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How reliable is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A?

Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
91.9% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,276 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.9%.

First-time inspection pass rate91.9%
Dangerous defect rate
3.5%
Retest rate
9%
Typical mileage by age2021 cohort
Age 3
48,715 km
Age 5
-
Age 10
-
Annual mileage distributionfrom 48 vehicles
Bottom 10%
6,834 km
Low 25%
8,375 km
Median
13,718 km
High 25%
18,849 km
Top 10%
24,541 km
Most common inspection failures
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.4%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm2%
A tyre seriously damaged1.3%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.8%
Where failures most often occur
Front Offside(2%)
Front Nearside(2%)
Front(1.4%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A reliability by year

How the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
201996.6%86,055 km
202092%59,749 km
202191.9%–

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.4% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.3% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.8% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A?

For a typical Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 48,715 km at 3 years, – at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Audi Q3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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