Is the Audi Q3 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 119,886 MOT tests, around 69% of Audi Q3s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 14% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 17%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 55% diesel, 45% petrol. Diesel Q3s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol Q3 in the data (2011 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 69%
- Likely charged
- 14%
- Depends on the car
- 17%
- MOT tests analysed
- 119,886
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Q3 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Q3s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant139 tested | Likely compliant302 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant2,913 tested | Likely compliant9,999 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,681 tested | Likely compliant10,531 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant3,126 tested | Likely compliant9,504 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,188 tested | Likely compliant8,939 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant12,062 tested | Likely compliant4,523 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car9,930 tested | Likely compliant4,264 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car10,882 tested | Likely compliant2,965 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged10,471 tested | Likely compliant1,227 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged5,563 tested | Likely compliant1,170 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged336 tested | Likely compliant150 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Q3
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (55% of Q3s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (45% of Q3s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
Q3s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (17% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Audi can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Q3s fare at the MOT too: see the Audi Q3 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Audi Q3 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Audi Q3s in this data were first registered between 2011 and 2021. 2016 was the most common year, with 16,586 tests (14% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Q3s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 87% of the time, at an average of 44,372 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 73% of the time with 87,900 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Q3s likely to comply are from 2016. 12,062 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 84% of the time and averaged 56,995 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Q3's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (3.5% of tests); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (2.2%) and "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords" (1.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.9% of tests.
Overall, 84% of Q3s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 54,858 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Audi models
About this data
Based on 119,886 first MOT tests of the Audi Q3 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 119,886 MOT tests say about the Audi Q3 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Audi Q3 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 69% of Q3s on the road are likely compliant and 14% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Q3 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Q3s first registered from 2011 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Q3 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Q3s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Q3 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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