Audi A1 s line black edition tdi sa vs Audi A3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A1 s line black edition tdi sa
100%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Audi A3
78%
MOT pass rate · 586,036 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A1 s line black edition tdi sa (100%) 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 A1 s line black edition tdi sa | Audi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 100% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 0% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 61,943 mi | 112,882 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 9 | 586,036 |
Most common faults
Audi A1 s line black edition tdi sa
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 A1 s line black edition tdi sa (100%) and Audi A3 (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Audi A1 s line black edition tdi sa 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.