MOT reliability
Audi A3 tfsi
56 vehicles · 256 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 56 Audi A3 tfsi vehicles and 256 completed MOT tests, the Audi A3 tfsi has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 84,656 miles.
56
Vehicles
256
MOT tests
6,631
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi A3 tfsi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi A3 tfsi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension48%
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Other19%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical13%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility4%
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Identification & plates2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Audi A3 tfsi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 17 | 88% |
| 4 | 18 | 83% |
| 5 | 17 | 88% |
| 6 | 18 | 78% |
| 7 | 17 | 88% |
| 8 | 17 | 76% |
| 9 | 14 | 79% |
| 10 | 8 | 100% |
| 11 | 8 | 62% |
| 12 | 8 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (43), Other (13)
Most common Audi A3 tfsi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A3 tfsi MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 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)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Audi A3 tfsi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 21 | 86% | 73,450 |
| 2017 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 82,508 |
| 2016 | 2 | 18 | 89% | 43,483 |
| 2015 | 3 | 31 | 81% | 81,387 |
| 2014 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 122,143 |
| 2013 | 2 | 28 | 79% | 66,560 |
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 96,223 |
Audi A3 tfsi reliability FAQ
Across 56 Audi A3 tfsi vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi A3 tfsi MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Audi A3 tfsi in our data has covered around
84,656 miles.
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