MOT reliability
Audi A3 cabriolet
14 vehicles · 174 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Audi A3 cabriolet vehicles and 174 completed MOT tests, the Audi A3 cabriolet has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,558 miles.
14
Vehicles
174
MOT tests
5,849
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A3 cabriolet problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A3 cabriolet MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Other31%
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Brakes21%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility6%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Audi A3 cabriolet pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 13 | 100% |
| 4 | 17 | 88% |
| 5 | 15 | 93% |
| 6 | 15 | 87% |
| 7 | 16 | 75% |
| 8 | 15 | 87% |
| 9 | 15 | 73% |
| 10 | 15 | 80% |
| 11 | 10 | 90% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 9 | 67% |
| 14 | 11 | 64% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (6)
Most common Audi A3 cabriolet MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A3 cabriolet MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Under-trays fitted front-rear (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (4 times)
Audi A3 cabriolet pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 24,518 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 52,389 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 45,024 |
| 2016 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 37,438 |
| 2015 | 3 | 28 | 89% | 69,512 |
| 2014 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 83,058 |
| 2011 | 2 | 34 | 76% | 84,926 |
| 2009 | 3 | 54 | 78% | 126,318 |
| 2008 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 86,053 |
Audi A3 cabriolet reliability FAQ
Across 14 Audi A3 cabriolet vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A3 cabriolet MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Audi A3 cabriolet in our data has covered around
77,558 miles.
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