AUDI A3 S LINE 35 TFSI MHEV S-A MOT Pass Rate
93.4% of 2,518 AUDI A3 S LINE 35 TFSI MHEV S-A MOT tests pass.
The A3 S LINE 35 TFSI MHEV S-A passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The AUDI A3 S LINE 35 TFSI MHEV S-A passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 93.0% at 0–3 years versus 93.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.0% | 728 | 23,339 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.6% | 1,790 | 30,731 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A3 S LINE 35 TFSI MHEV S-A
The most common reason the AUDI A3 S LINE 35 TFSI MHEV S-A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 78.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 78.0% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.8% | too low |
| Visibility | 6.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 4.7% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 4.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.9% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | badly distorted |