Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI Quattro S A (2020)
2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI Quattro S A
CarHunch analysed 170 real MOT records for the 2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI Quattro S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI Quattro is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.8%—nearly 15 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—and only 7.6% of vehicles ever flagged with dangerous defects, which is well below concerning levels. This petrol model shows consistent dependability across the 170 vehicles analysed.
These cars are running at 27,147 miles on average, which is sensible mileage for their age, and they're turning up to MOT with minimal failure issues (0.2 per vehicle) and only routine advisories (2.8 per vehicle). If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the advisory items—likely suspension wear and brake condition—rather than structural or major mechanical concerns.
What to check before buying a 2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 169 | 94.7% | 0.2 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI 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 2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI Quattro S A vehicles fall between 20,008 and 32,470 miles.
2020 Audi Q3 Sport 40 TFSI Quattro S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 167 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 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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