Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 470 vehicles, the 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI (2022)

470 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.2% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI

CarHunch analysed 470 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 470 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI is exceptionally reliable, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 4.3% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. At around 24,000 miles median, these cars are still relatively new and unsurprised by mileage wear, which explains the stellar results.

The average 0.08 failures per vehicle is negligible, though the 0.9 advisories per car suggest minor maintenance items are cropping up as expected at this age. If you're shopping for a used example, check the service history closely and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on fluid levels and suspension wear—the advisory rate points to these as the likely problem areas rather than anything structural.

The 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 17k–32k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 470 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 470 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	469	96.1%	0.08

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,442 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 26.6%

917

Grey 24.6%

846

Black 23.6%

813

Blue 16.3%

562

Silver 5.8%

201

Red 2.4%

Orange 0.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,928

typical

17,353

low mileage

31,756

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSI vehicles fall between 17,353 and 31,756 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,353 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 17,353–31,756 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi Q3 Sport 35 TFSIs sit.

⚠ Over 42,870 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.08

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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