Audi Q3 2014: MOT failure rate for its age
17.9% of 83,140 MOT tests of the Audi Q3 first registered in 2014 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 102.5 (95% CI 100.8–104.1; 100 = normal for this model at that age): close to other build years of the same model at the same age (within 5 points of normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 17.9 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 83140 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 100.8–104.1) | 102.5 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 83140 |
| Rank among this model's 10 build years | 7 | of 10 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 83140 |
| Tested in 2024 | 13717 | tests | median 80,141 miles | 2024 | 13717 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2014 Audi Q3 fail at each age?
Cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 14,194 | 11.7 | 11.2–12.2 | 11.9 | 98.5 |
| 6 | 13,635 | 14.7 | 14.1–15.3 | 13.8 | 106.3 |
| 7 | 13,919 | 16.6 | 16–17.3 | 16.3 | 102.1 |
| 8 | 13,828 | 18.9 | 18.2–19.5 | 18.2 | 103.5 |
| 9 | 13,847 | 22 | 21.3–22.7 | 21.2 | 103.8 |
| 10 | 13,717 | 24 | 23.3–24.8 | 23.9 | 100.5 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 83,140 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2014 Audi Q3?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2014 is suspension: 9.7 items per 100 first tests, against 5.7 across all build years of the Audi Q3. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2014 were tested at ages 5 to 10.
| Failure group | Built 2014, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 9.7 | 5.7 | 8,054 |
| Tyres | 8.1 | 7.2 | 6,693 |
| Visibility | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3,813 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.8 | 3.1 | 3,169 |
| Brakes | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3,001 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 83,140 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2014 compare with the years around it?
Among the 10 published build years of the Audi Q3, 2014 ranks 7 (1 = fails least for its age). 2013: index 104.8. 2015: index 101.1.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 91.9 | 85.0–98.9 | better (rough estimate) | 2,957 |
| 2012 | 105.4 | 103.3–107.5 | worse | 40,441 |
| 2013 | 104.8 | 103.1–106.5 | worse | 70,534 |
| 2014 | 102.5 | 100.8–104.1 | worse | 83,140 |
| 2015 | 101.1 | 99.4–102.8 | no different | 86,007 |
| 2016 | 103.6 | 101.9–105.4 | worse | 101,230 |
| 2017 | 94.2 | 92.3–96.1 | better | 85,511 |
| 2018 | 102.0 | 99.3–104.7 | no different | 51,278 |
| 2019 | 90.4 | 87.4–93.4 | better | 42,602 |
| 2020 | 88.4 | 84.4–92.3 | better | 25,662 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 589,362 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi Q3 2014 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-q3/2014/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Audi Q3 2011 · Audi Q3 2012 · Audi Q3 2013 · Audi Q3 2015 · Audi Q3 2016 · Audi Q3 2017 · Audi Q3 2018 · Audi Q3 2019 · Audi Q3 2020 · Audi Q3 in Norway · Audi Q3 in Finland · Audi Q3 in the Netherlands · Audi Q3 by postcode area · Audi Q3 body, chassis and structure failures · Audi Q3 brakes failures · Audi Q3 vehicle identification failures · Audi Q3 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Audi Q3 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Audi Q3 road wheels failures · Audi Q3 seat belts and airbags failures · Audi Q3 steering failures · Audi Q3 suspension failures · Audi Q3 tyres failures · Audi Q3 visibility failures