Audi Q3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 11 years from 209,762 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
209,762
Best Year
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
11
About the Audi Q3
The Audi Q3 has been tested 209,762 times in 2026 MOT data across 11 model years (2011 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as hybrid and petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 3,203 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 81%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer AUDI Q3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 99,267 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 34,642 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Audi Q3 by Year
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