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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
55.9% pass rate
from 1,662 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Headlamps (89% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Headlamp (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp levelling device (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Direction indicators (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Flashing type (75% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.18% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.12% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.12% fail on Switch
    • 0.060% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (60% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (66% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Coil spring (67% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (69% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.66% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.60% fail on Axles (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Axle (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.96% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (89% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (93% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
        • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
      • 0.060% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.18% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Servos
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
  • 9.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Spark ignition (39% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.060% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.12% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.060% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.9% fail on Joints
        • 0.060% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Tank
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.30% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition
        • 0.060% fail on Catch
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (91% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.18% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Floor
    • 0.12% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.060% fail on Undertray
  • 5.8% fail on Steering (54% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Steering linkage components (69% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Track rod end (78% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.060% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Other components
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
      • 0.060% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (46% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
      • 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas (67% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Requirements
    • 0.18% fail on Airbags
      • 0.18% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition

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