MOT reliability
Audi A 3
6 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Audi A 3 vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Audi A 3 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 92,925 miles.
6
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
8,371
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A 3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A 3 MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Visibility7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering3%
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Brakes3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Audi A 3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 6 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (3)
Most common Audi A 3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A 3 MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- front brakes in poor condition (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (1 times)
Audi A 3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 32 | 78% | 119,385 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 120,406 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 81,916 |
| 1999 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 58,229 |
Audi A 3 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Audi A 3 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A 3 MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Audi A 3 in our data has covered around
92,925 miles.
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