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Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi

15 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 37,824 miles.

15
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
8,594
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
11%
Dangerous-fault share

Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension61%
  • Brakes17%
  • Other11%
  • Visibility8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
31788%
41385%
5367%

Fuel types: Diesel (15)

Most common Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  3. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  5. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Items removed from driver's view prior to test (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)

Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 1 1 100% 22,442
2022 9 18 94% 42,999
2021 5 15 73% 31,586

Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi reliability FAQ

Across 15 Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).

The typical Audi A3 s line edition 1 35 tdi in our data has covered around 37,824 miles.

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