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Audi Q3 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Audi Q3? 33% of the 6 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Audi Q3?

Road tax on a used Audi Q3 depends on when it was first registered: cars from 1 April 2017 pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year, while earlier cars pay a CO₂-based band. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (83%)
From April 2017
33% of stock
Median CO₂
138 g/km

With 4 used Audi Q3 models currently available for sale, spanning model years 2015 to 2017, understanding the UK road tax (VED) implications is an important part of buying your next car. The amount of VED payable for a used car like the Audi Q3 depends on two key factors: the vehicle's first registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. For cars registered before 1 April 2017, including the entire 2015-2017 range of Audi Q3s on Motoring Today, VED is calculated purely based on the car's CO2 emissions band. Generally, lower CO2 emissions mean lower annual road tax. However, for cars registered from 1 April 2017 onwards, a different system applies: a first-year rate based on CO2, followed by a standard flat rate for subsequent years. An additional surcharge is levied for cars with a list price exceeding £40,000 when new, for a five-year period. Fully electric cars, which have historically been exempt, are also subject to upcoming changes in VED rules. Since the exact VED amount is specific to each individual car's characteristics and registration date, we cannot provide a single figure here. To get the precise road tax for any Audi Q3 you are considering, please refer to the specific car's details on its listing page or use the government's VED checker tool with the vehicle's registration number.

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

83% of Audi Q3

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Audi Q3 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Audi Q3
Above market

Audi Q3

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DieselManual53,000 mi2016
Band F · £225/yr
£273/mo
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Band E · £200/yr
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2018 S Line 35 Tfsi Semi-auto

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Audi Q3 (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol Parallel PHEV), across 393 recorded variants.

Performance
138–394 bhp
Power
4.3s
0–60 mph (fastest)
167 mph
Top speed
1,395–2,480 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
28–62 mpg
Fuel economy
35–227 g/km
CO₂
£600
Road tax (VED)
18–43 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
4,485 mm
Length
2,022 mm
Width
1,567 mm
Height
2,680 mm
Wheelbase
1,620 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5-star · tested 2018
85%
Safety assist

The Audi Q3 SUV was tested by Euro NCAP in 2018 and was awarded a 5 star overall rating. This overall rating is calculated from the following individual ratings:

Automatic · Manual 5 seats New from £23,745
TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
40 TDI 200 Qtro Black Ed 5dr S Tronic [20" Alloy]AutomaticDiesel197 bhp41.5 - 42.8 mpg17434
40 TFSI Quattro Black Ed 5dr S Tronic [20" Alloy]AutomaticPetrol187 bhp33.2 - 34 mpg18933
35 TFSI Sport 5dr [Tech Pack]ManualPetrol147 bhp39.8 - 42.8 mpg14924
45 TFSI e S Line 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV241 bhp—3532
45 TFSI 245 Quattro Black Edition 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol241 bhp32.1 - 32.8 mpg19537
45 TFSI e Vorsprung 5dr S TronicAutomaticPetrol Parallel PHEV241 bhp—4535
35 TDI Sport 5drManualDiesel147 bhp52.3 - 55.4 mpg13324
35 TDI Black Edition 5drManualDiesel147 bhp51.4 - 53.3 mpg14027
40 TDI 200 Quattro Sport S Tronic 5dAutomaticDiesel197 bhp42.2 - 45.6 mpg16332
40 TDI 200 Quattro Vorsprung S Tronic 5dAutomaticDiesel197 bhp41.5 - 42.2 mpg17736
40 TFSI Quattro S Line S Tronic [C+S Pack] 5dAutomaticPetrol187 bhp34 - 34.9 mpg18432
Edition 1 40 TDI 190PS Quattro S Tronic auto 5dAutomaticDiesel187 bhp37.7 mpg19533

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Audi Q3?
A Audi Q3 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Audi Q3s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Audi Q3?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How much is road tax on an Audi Q3?
The Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) for an Audi Q3 depends on its first-registration date and its CO2 emissions or fuel type. Buyers should check the specific vehicle they are interested in for exact details, as rates vary significantly.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars registered before April 2017, VED is calculated based on CO2 emission bands. For cars registered from April 2017 onwards, there's a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate, with an additional surcharge for cars with a list price over £40,000.
How many Audi Q3s are currently for sale?
There are 6 Audi Q3s currently for sale, ranging from model years 2015 to 2018.

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