Audi A3 vs Audi A3 s lne v-sprng 40tdi quat sa: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A3
78%
MOT pass rate · 586,036 vehicles
Audi A3 s lne v-sprng 40tdi quat sa
81%
MOT pass rate · 665 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A3 (78%) and Audi A3 s lne v-sprng 40tdi quat sa (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A3 | Audi A3 s lne v-sprng 40tdi quat sa |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 21% |
| Average mileage | 112,882 mi | 31,964 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 586,036 | 665 |
Most common faults
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)
Audi A3 s lne v-sprng 40tdi quat sa
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A3 (78%) and Audi A3 s lne v-sprng 40tdi quat sa (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.