Audi Q3 (2015)
2015 Audi Q3
CarHunch analysed 14,529 real MOT records for the 2015 Audi Q3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2015 Audi Q3 is a reliable performer, passing its MOT first time in 87.9% of cases—nearly 8 percentage points ahead of the UK average—though nearly 28% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect, which is a material concern for potential buyers. Petrol versions show a slightly stronger pass rate at 89.7% versus 87.2% for diesels, suggesting marginally better long-term durability in the petrol variants.
At just over 56,000 miles median mileage for a nine-year-old model, these Q3s have been driven reasonably but not excessively, yet they're still attracting an average of 10.4 advisories per vehicle—suggesting wear accumulation is becoming noticeable even on lower-mileage examples. Before making an offer, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the common advisory areas; the relatively high dangerous defect history means checking brakes, suspension, and seatbelts carefully.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2015 Audi Q3
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.
- ⚠️ 27.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (70%) | 10,132 | 87.2% | 1.3 |
| Petrol (30%) | 4,397 | 89.7% | 1.03 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Audi Q3 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 2015 Audi Q3 vehicles fall between 44,654 and 70,764 miles.
2015 Audi Q3 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 13,564 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2015 Audi Q3
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.6%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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26.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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22.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015. Counts include advisories and failures.
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