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Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa

50 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 50 Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,977 miles.

50
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
6,778
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share

Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension77%
  • Brakes11%
  • Other9%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Visibility2%

Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
23100%
35986%
44195%

Fuel types: Petrol (50)

Most common Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  15. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)

Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 44 88 92% 29,779
2021 6 15 80% 23,097

Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa reliability FAQ

Across 50 Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Audi A3 s line ed 1 40 tfsi quat sa in our data has covered around 28,977 miles.

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