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How reliable is the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?

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

The Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. 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
93.1% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 1,481 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 93.1%.

First-time inspection pass rate93.1%
Dangerous defect rate
1.5%
Retest rate
10.8%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
37,059 km
Age 5
55,700 km
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged2%
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm0.7%
Where failures most often occur
Rear Offside(1.4%)
Front Nearside(0.9%)
Front Offside(0.7%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa reliability by year

How the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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
095.4%22,894 km
202093.1%55,700 km
202197.4%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa as a model. The reliability of any individual Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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 Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 93%. 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 Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (2% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.7% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?

For a typical Audi Q3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 37,059 km at 3 years, 55,700 km 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 Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa 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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