2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,769 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

1,769

MOT tests analysed

6.3%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.9

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 — 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.2%	92
2	Visibility	1.4%	25
3	Brakes	0.9%	16
4	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	8
5	Suspension	0.4%	7
6	Emissions & environmental	0.2%	3

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 — 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	46
2	Washers	16
3	Brake pads	16
4	Headlamp aim	9
5	Tyre pressure monitoring system	8
6	Wipers	7

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.5%	362
2	Other defects	7.9%	140
3	Brakes	6.4%	114
4	Suspension	4.1%	72
5	Visibility	2.9%	52
6	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	9

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 — 2022 Q3 35 Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,317	5.5%
30-60k	429	8.4%

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 — 2022 Q3 35 Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	94	5.3%
2025	1,673	6.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Q3 35 Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.2% 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.
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.
Brakes (0.9% 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.

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 35 Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

93.7% of the 1,769 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi Q3 35 Mhev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).

Does the 2022 Q3 35 Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.5% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,769 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.