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

Across 336 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi Q3 35 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

336

MOT tests analysed

8.9%

Fail rate

in line with

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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.6%	12
2	Brakes	2.7%	9
3	Visibility	2.4%	8
4	Lighting & signalling	1.8%	6
5	Emissions & environmental	1.2%	4
6	Suspension	0.3%	1

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 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Brake pads	9
2	Tread depth	8
3	Headlamp aim	6
4	Washers	6
5	Wipers	5
6	Malfunction indicator lamp	4

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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.4%	62
2	Brakes	17.0%	57
3	Other defects	6.6%	22
4	Suspension	4.2%	14
5	Visibility	3.0%	10
6	Emissions & environmental	0.6%	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 — 2022 Q3 35 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	165	6.7%
30-60k	156	12.2%

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

Before buying a 2022 Audi Q3 35 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.6% 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 (2.7% 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 (2.4% 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 35 S-As pass their MOT?

91.1% of the 336 2022 Audi Q3 35 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.9% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by brakes (2.7%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 336 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.