2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 481 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.3% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).

Pass rate

481

MOT tests analysed

6.7%

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 45 Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.7%	18
2	Brakes	2.3%	11
3	Lighting & signalling	0.6%	3
4	Visibility	0.6%	3
5	Suspension	0.4%	2
6	Seat belts & restraints	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 45 Quat S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	14
2	Headlamp aim	4
3	Registration plates	4
4	Washers	3
5	Tread depth	3
6	Tyre pressure monitoring system	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 45 Quat S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.1%	87
2	Brakes	15.8%	76
3	Other defects	7.3%	35
4	Suspension	6.2%	30
5	Visibility	4.8%	23
6	Lighting & signalling	0.2%	1

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 45 Quat S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	263	3.4%
30-60k	205	10.2%

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 45 Quat S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	114	3.5%
2023	122	5.7%
2024	125	8.8%
2025	120	8.3%

What to check before buying a 2019 Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A

Before buying a 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.7% 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.
Lighting & signalling (0.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 45 Quat S-As pass their MOT?

93.3% of the 481 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.7% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Audi Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by brakes (2.3%).

Does the 2019 Q3 S Line Vor 45 Quat S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.2% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 481 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.