2017 Audi Q3 · 58,655 MOT tests
2017 Audi Q3 reliability
2017 Audi Q3s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Q3 years (58,655 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 32% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,395
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 58,655
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Suspension3.1%
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Brakes1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.3%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
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 0.78%
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 0.65%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.51%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.9%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.48%)
Is a 2017 Audi Q3 reliable?
2017 Audi Q3s fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Q3 years (58,655 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.65% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.3% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Audi Q3 shows 46,395 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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