Audi Q3 vs Renault Captur
On MOT-testable defects, the Audi Q3 (fail rate 12.9%) performed better than the Renault Captur (15.2%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was brakes, where the Captur recorded failures more often.
12.9%
Q3 fail rate
15.2%
Captur fail rate
2.27pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Audi Q3 | Renault Captur |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 587,482 | 754,817 |
| Pass rate | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| Fail rate | 12.9% | 15.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Q3 | Captur |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Visibility | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| Suspension | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 4.9% |
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.