2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 534 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).

Pass rate

534

MOT tests analysed

9.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

4.5

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 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	6.2%	33
2	Brakes	1.7%	9
3	Visibility	1.5%	8
4	Lighting & signalling	1.3%	7
5	Body, structure & corrosion	0.9%	5
6	Suspension	0.4%	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 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	10
2	Washers	8
3	Headlamp aim	7
4	Shock absorbers	3
5	Wipers	2
6	Door condition	2

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.9%	106
2	Brakes	14.4%	77
3	Other defects	7.7%	41
4	Suspension	5.1%	27
5	Visibility	3.0%	16
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	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 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	322	7.8%
30-60k	198	11.1%

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 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	125	6.4%
2023	137	11.7%
2024	137	10.2%
2025	135	8.2%

What to check before buying a 2019 Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A

Before buying a 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.

Tyres (6.2% 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 (1.7% 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 (1.5% 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 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-As pass their MOT?

90.8% of the 534 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by brakes (1.7%).

Does the 2019 Q3 S Line Vor 40 Quat S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 534 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.