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Audi A6 vs Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Audi A6
78%
MOT pass rate · 246,602 vehicles
Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a
92%
MOT pass rate · 2,537 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Audi A6 Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a
MOT pass rate 78% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 1.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 5%
Average mileage 136,441 mi 45,499 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 246,602 2,537

Most common faults

Audi A6

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Audi A6 report Full Audi Q3 s line 35 tdi s-a report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.