MOT reliability
Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a
53 vehicles · 102 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 53 Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a vehicles and 102 completed MOT tests, the Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,142 miles.
53
Vehicles
102
MOT tests
11,978
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension66%
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Other12%
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Brakes10%
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Visibility9%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 52 | 87% |
| 4 | 37 | 95% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Diesel (53)
Most common Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlight Damaged (2 times)
Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26 | 49 | 94% | 62,129 |
| 2021 | 18 | 47 | 85% | 54,050 |
Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a reliability FAQ
Across 53 Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A3 technik 30 tdi s-a 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 technik 30 tdi s-a in our data has covered around
60,142 miles.
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