Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A (2017)
2017 Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A
CarHunch analysed 146 real MOT records for the 2017 Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Audi Q3 S Line ED TDI Quattro S-A diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting reliability that's decent but not outstanding. The good news is that none of the 146 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so major safety issues are not a pattern concern with this model.
At a median mileage of 63,961 miles for a seven-year-old car, these are relatively well-used examples, yet they're averaging just 0.23 failures per vehicle, which indicates the mechanicals hold up reasonably well. If you're considering one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and transmission, since the slightly soft pass rate suggests wear-and-tear items like suspension and exhaust components may need attention as these cars age.
What to check before buying a 2017 Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 144 | 77.3% | 0.23 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A vehicles fall between 50,381 and 74,247 miles.
2017 Audi Q3 S Line Ed TDI Quattro S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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