Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 393 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
393
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (99%)
Years Covered
2
About the Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa
The Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa was MOT tested 393 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 99% from 189 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. 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 34,801 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,654 miles.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.
Estimated Running Costs
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.
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Questions about the Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa
Is the Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 393 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 99%.
Which year Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Audi Q3 S-LN V-Sprung 40TDI Quat Sa has the highest MOT pass rate at 99%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 95%, 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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