2021 Audi Q3 · 5,043 MOT tests
2021 Audi Q3 reliability
2021 Audi Q3s fail 7% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Q3 years (5,043 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- 7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi Q3s: 15.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,180
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,043
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 45% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Audi Q3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics0.6%
- Suspension0.4%
- Wheels0.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.83%
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 0.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.46%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.34%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn to wear indicator 0.24%
Pads worn to the indicator are at their limit, reducing braking and needing immediate replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.17%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.37%)
Is a 2021 Audi Q3 reliable?
2021 Audi Q3s fail 7% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 11 Q3 years (5,043 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Audi Q3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.91% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.83% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Audi Q3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Audi Q3 shows 28,180 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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