2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 423 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%).

Pass rate

423

MOT tests analysed

8.3%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

4.4

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.0%	21
2	Brakes	2.1%	9
3	Visibility	1.4%	6
4	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	4
5	Suspension	0.5%	2
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.5%	2

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	11
2	Brake pads	11
3	Washers	6
4	Headlamp aim	5
5	Undertray	1
6	Joints	1

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	25.3%	107
2	Brakes	15.8%	67
3	Other defects	9.9%	42
4	Suspension	4.3%	18
5	Visibility	3.8%	16
6	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	2

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2019 Q3 35 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	136	4.4%
30-60k	215	11.2%
60-90k	59	8.5%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2019 Q3 35 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	113	10.6%
2023	105	8.6%
2024	106	6.6%
2025	97	7.2%

What to check before buying a 2019 Q3 35 S-A

Before buying a 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.0% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (2.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-As pass their MOT?

91.7% of the 423 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Q3 35 S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by brakes (2.1%).

Does the 2019 Q3 35 S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.5% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 423 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.