AUDI A3 S LINE 30 TFSI MOT Pass Rate
92.3% of 1,029 AUDI A3 S LINE 30 TFSI MOT tests pass.
The A3 S LINE 30 TFSI passes its MOT 92.3% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The AUDI A3 S LINE 30 TFSI passes its MOT 92.3% 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: 91.2% at 0–3 years versus 92.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.2% | 194 | 27,037 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.6% | 835 | 31,860 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 30 TFSI
The most common reason the AUDI A3 S LINE 30 TFSI fails its MOT is tyres — present in 55.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 55.8% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 18.3% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.3% | too low |
| Suspension | 11.5% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 6.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.8% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.9% | cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.9% | fractured |