Audi Q3 vs Peugeot 2008
On MOT-testable defects, the Audi Q3 (fail rate 12.9%) performed better than the Peugeot 2008 (16.7%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was body, structure & corrosion, where the 2008 recorded failures more often.
12.9%
Q3 fail rate
16.7%
2008 fail rate
3.75pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi Q3 | Peugeot 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 587,482 | 567,886 |
| Pass rate | 87.1% | 83.3% |
| Fail rate | 12.9% | 16.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | Q3 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 7.3% |
| Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 9.3% |
| Suspension | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Visibility | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| Brakes | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.