Audi Q3 (2016)
2016 Audi Q3
CarHunch analysed 16,775 real MOT records for the 2016 Audi Q3. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Audi Q3 passes its MOT first time in 89% of cases, notably above the UK average of 80%, which signals solid reliability overall—but one in four vehicles has recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so structural and safety items warrant close inspection on any used example. Petrol variants edge ahead at 90.6% pass rate versus 88.4% for diesel, a modest but real advantage for petrol buyers.
At around 50,500 miles median for an eight-year-old car, mileage is entirely typical, and the average 0.97 failures per MOT suggests most vehicles are trouble-free when maintained properly. With 8.4 advisories per test, minor wear items crop up regularly—suspension, brakes and lights are the usual culprits—so budget for routine replacement parts and have a pre-purchase inspection done by an Audi specialist to catch any brewing expensive repairs.
What to check before buying a 2016 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.
- ⚠️ 25.7% 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 (73%) | 12,207 | 88.4% | 1.03 |
| Petrol (27%) | 4,564 | 90.6% | 0.83 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Gas Diesel (0%) | 1 | 77.8% | 2 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 1 | 75% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Audi Q3 vehicles fall between 39,585 and 63,155 miles.
2016 Audi Q3 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 15,690 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 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 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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40.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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39.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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22.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.8%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.4%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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15.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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