2016 Audi Q3 · 59,815 MOT tests
2016 Audi Q3 reliability
2016 Audi Q3s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Q3 years (59,815 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,738
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,815
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.7% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.7%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes2.2%
- Lights and electrics2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.81%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.2%
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 0.96%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 0.87%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.66%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.51%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.57%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.08%)
Is a 2016 Audi Q3 reliable?
2016 Audi Q3s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Q3 years (59,815 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.14% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.81% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Audi Q3 shows 55,738 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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