AUDI A3 MOT Pass Rate
80.6% of 161,715 AUDI A3 MOT tests pass.
At 80.6%, The A3 passes slightly less often than the average across all AUDI models (83.6%).
The AUDI A3 has a pass rate of 80.6%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the AUDI A3 tested at 0–3 years pass 100.0% of the time, compared with just 67.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 81 | 30,712 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.5% | 12,918 | 44,291 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.5% | 59,199 | 70,721 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.3% | 57,156 | 107,890 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.7% | 32,361 | 133,539 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A3
The most common reason the AUDI A3 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.4% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.6% | not working |
| Tyres | 31.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 29.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.1% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.9% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 10.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.7% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |