2022 Audi Q3 35 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 956 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q3 35, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 55 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.3% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 13 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 26 |
| 3 | Washers | 11 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 5 | Wipers | 5 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.2% | 203 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.5% | 158 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.8% | 84 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.3% | 60 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 24 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 3 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 647 | 6.2% |
| 30-60k | 295 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 925 | 8.3% |
| Diesel | 31 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 921 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q3 35
Before buying a 2022 Audi Q3 35, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (2.3% 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 2022 Audi Q3 35s pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 956 2022 Audi Q3 35 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q3 35?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by brakes (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Q3 35 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.2% in the 0-30k band to 13.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 956 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.