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Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 1,249 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

1,249

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (97%)

Years Covered

2

About the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa

The Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa was MOT tested 1,249 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 97% from 151 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 4 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 30,609 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 27,187 miles.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1498cc)
£1,398
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,853
Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average+5% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202197%15127,187 mi
202093%1,09830,609 mi

Questions about the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa

Is the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 1,249 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 97%.

Which year Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 TFSI MHEV Sa has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 93%, a 4 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

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