Audi RSQ3 common problems and MOT failures
What goes wrong on a used Audi RSQ3, year by year: known faults from UK buying guides, the parts flagged at MOT more than on other cars (from 4,495 MOTs done during 2023–2025), and what to check before you buy one.
Pick the year
Most years have their own guide. The year is when the car was first registered (it’s on the logbook, or check the reg below).
What usually goes wrong with an Audi RSQ3?
Known faults reported by owners, mechanics and UK buying guides, in our own words. Most apply to certain years or engines only, so check which the car has.
- Cars registered 2019–2024 · Some cars
Brake pedal rod recall
The bolted joint between the brake servo and pedal could work loose, with a risk of losing all normal braking.
At the viewing: Ask an Audi dealer to confirm the recall was done.
- Cars registered 2019–2024 · Some cars
Seat frame and engine trim recalls
Recalls also covered front seat frames not bolted correctly to the rails and engine trim coming loose.
At the viewing: Ask for proof the recalls were done.
Audi RSQ3 MOT pass rate by year
Of the years since 2005 with plenty of MOT tests, the 2021 Audi RSQ3 did best (92% passed first time, 5 points above all 2021 cars) and the 2022 did worst (90%, 1 point above all 2022 cars). Older cars fail more, so compare each year with all cars registered the same year.
Questions to ask the seller before buying an Audi RSQ3
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Has the brake pedal rod recall been done?
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Where this comes from: MOT figures are the DVSA’s anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, grouped by the year each car was first registered. How many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score