Audi Q3 in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 29.8% of 11,053 APK periodic inspections of the Audi Q3 in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 21.0 points below the 50.8% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with the Netherlands' own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 29.8 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 11053 |
| Defects per inspection | 0.60 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 11053 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Audi Q3 do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Audi Q3 against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Audi Q3 failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 31.9 | 33.7 | 1.8 points below | 3,018 |
| Finland | 14.4 | 26.3 | 11.9 points below | 2,328 |
| The Netherlands | 29.8 | 50.8 | 21.0 points below | 11,053 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 16,399 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Which faults do Dutch inspectors record most on the Audi Q3?
The most frequent RDW fault code on the Audi Q3 in 2024 is 210, tyre pressure not at the correct value, recorded 1,985 times. APK rules differ from the MOT, so some of these would not fail a UK test. English wording is our translation; RDW's Dutch original is shown alongside.
| Code | Fault (English) | RDW original (Dutch) | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Tyre pressure not at the correct value | Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde | 1,985 |
| 205 | Tyre tread depth insufficient | Band onvoldoende profiel | 897 |
| AC1 | Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm | 668 |
| 516 | Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld | 634 |
Source: RDW open data, Geconstateerde Gebreken (CC0; not an RDW endorsement) · Window: 2024 · n = 11,053 (inspections) · Method: fault codes counted per model over periodic APK inspections · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi Q3 periodic inspection results in the Netherlands, 2024 (source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement), CC0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-q3/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
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