AUDI A3 MOT pass rate
82.2% of 710,267 AUDI A3 MOT tests pass.
At 82.2%, The A3 passes slightly less often than the average across all AUDI models (84.5%).
The AUDI A3 has a pass rate of 82.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the AUDI A3 tested at 0–3 years pass 91.9% of the time, compared with just 68.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.9% | 27,632 | 28,062 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.0% | 105,461 | 39,994 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.3% | 253,811 | 69,960 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.3% | 208,444 | 107,882 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.0% | 114,919 | 133,169 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI A3
The most common reason the AUDI A3 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 39.6% 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 | 39.6% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.9% | Not working |
| Tyres | 33.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 29.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related AUDI models
- AUDI A4 — 80.0% pass rate
- AUDI A1 — 82.9% pass rate
- AUDI A5 — 85.0% pass rate
- AUDI Q3 — 87.6% pass rate
- AUDI A6 — 85.3% pass rate
- AUDI TT — 83.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the AUDI A3?
- 82.2% of AUDI A3 MOT tests pass, based on 710,267 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the AUDI A3?
- The most common reason the AUDI A3 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 39.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the AUDI A3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the AUDI service history guide for how to check and keep one.