Audi A3 E-Tron MOT pass rate
86.1% of 1,651 Audi A3 E-Tron MOT tests pass.
The A3 E-Tron has a pass rate of 86.1%, a little higher than the average across all Audi models (84.5%).
The Audi A3 E-Tron passes its MOT 86.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (12) | 12 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 86.0% | 1,638 | 38,421 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | 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 E-Tron
The most common reason the Audi A3 E-Tron fails its MOT is tyres — present in 73.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 73.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 24.3% | Not working |
| Visibility | 11.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 4.9% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 4.9% | In such a condition that it is seriously weakened |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.9% | Missing |
| Road Wheels | 0.8% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.8% | Ineffective |
| Steering | 0.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related Audi models
- Audi Allroad — 79.4% pass rate
- Audi Cabriolet — 72.3% pass rate
- Audi 80 — 72.4% pass rate
- Audi SQ8 — 95.9% pass rate
- Audi RSQ8 — 96.5% pass rate
- Audi Coupe — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi A3 E-Tron?
- 86.1% of Audi A3 E-Tron MOT tests pass, based on 1,651 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Audi A3 E-Tron?
- The most common reason the Audi A3 E-Tron fails its MOT is tyres — present in 73.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the Audi A3 E-Tron'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.