2022 Audi Q3 S Line 35 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 789 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q3 S Line 35, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.2% | 33 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.1% | 17 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 6 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 3 | Washers | 4 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 3 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 2 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 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 | 22.3% | 176 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.4% | 98 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.0% | 63 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.4% | 27 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.2% | 25 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 583 | 4.0% |
| 30-60k | 194 | 10.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 | 11.1% |
| 2025 | 753 | 5.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Q3 S Line 35
Before buying a 2022 Audi Q3 S Line 35, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.2% 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 (0.8% 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 S Line 35s pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 789 2022 Audi Q3 S Line 35 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q3 S Line 35?
Tyres, recorded in 4.2% of tests, followed by brakes (2.1%).
Does the 2022 Q3 S Line 35 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 789 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.