2015 Audi Q3 · 51,348 MOT tests
2015 Audi Q3 reliability
2015 Audi Q3s fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Q3 years (51,348 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 17.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 63,984
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 51,348
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.4% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.4%
- Tyres5.3%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.58%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.47%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.58%)
Is a 2015 Audi Q3 reliable?
2015 Audi Q3s fail 17.7% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 11 Q3 years (51,348 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.99% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (1.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Audi Q3 shows 63,984 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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