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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
56.2% pass rate
from 194 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (57% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (150% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.2% fail on Steering
    • 4.6% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.52% fail on Steering play
      • 0.52% fail on Steering rack
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.52% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.5% fail on Seats
      • 1.5% fail on Driver's seat (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.52% fail on Pipe
    • 0.52% fail on Doors
      • 0.52% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.52% fail on Door condition
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.52% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.52% fail on Speedometer

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