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MOT reliability

Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet

2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,340 miles.

2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,778
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
  • Brakes8%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
4367%
52100%
6367%
7367%
82100%
92100%
10250%
111100%
121100%
131100%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
  4. 225/45R17 (2 times)
  5. Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT'S STARTING TO GET LOW (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front washer aim poor (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  12. Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
  13. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  14. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
  15. Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)

Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 7 100% 35,055
2011 1 16 75% 59,626

Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet reliability FAQ

Across 2 Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Audi A3 tfsi cabriolet in our data has covered around 47,340 miles.

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