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

Across 418 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Audi Q3 40 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).

Pass rate

418

MOT tests analysed

5.3%

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 40 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.5%	19
2	Lighting & signalling	1.2%	5
3	Visibility	0.7%	3
4	Brakes	0.5%	2
5	Suspension	0.2%	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 — 2019 Audi Q3 40 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	5
2	Tread depth	4
3	Brake pads	2
4	Washers	2
5	Shock absorbers	1
6	Horn	1

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Audi Q3 40 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	20.6%	86
2	Brakes	11.2%	47
3	Suspension	6.2%	26
4	Other defects	5.0%	21
5	Visibility	4.1%	17
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 40 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	262	5.0%
30-60k	139	5.0%

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 40 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	98	5.1%
2023	110	4.5%
2024	102	5.9%
2025	108	5.6%

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

Before buying a 2019 Audi Q3 40 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.5% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (0.7% 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 40 S-As pass their MOT?

94.7% of the 418 2019 Audi Q3 40 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.2%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.0% in the 0-30k band to 5.0% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 418 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.