Audi 80 cl vs Audi A3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi 80 cl
75%
MOT pass rate · 6,386 vehicles
Audi A3
78%
MOT pass rate · 586,036 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi 80 cl (75%) and Audi A3 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi 80 cl | Audi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 132,402 mi | 112,882 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 6,386 | 586,036 |
Most common faults
Audi 80 cl
No fault breakdown available.
Audi A3
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi 80 cl (75%) and Audi A3 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Audi 80 cl report Full Audi A3 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.