Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
52.4% pass rate
from 2,374 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Headlamps (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp levelling device (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Stop lamp (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.21% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.21% fail on Switch
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.084% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.042% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.0% fail on Suspension arms (27% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
    • 5.9% fail on Springs (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (28% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joints (58% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.80% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Axles
      • 0.34% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Axle
    • 0.34% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.042% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.29% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.084% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.042% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.76% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
        • 0.084% fail on Lever
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.34% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.21% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.084% fail on Leaks
      • 0.084% fail on Servos
      • 0.042% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.084% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Transmission (90% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Drive shafts (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Joints (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.80% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.63% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pipe
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.34% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.34% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.042% fail on Catch
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.46% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.084% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Chassis (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.084% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.084% fail on Bracket
    • 0.084% fail on Undertray
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.29% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Other emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.042% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.80% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.55% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.042% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Undertray
      • 0.042% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.4% fail on Steering (75% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.042% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
        • 0.042% fail on Steering component
      • 0.042% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.13% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.21% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.084% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.042% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Airbags
      • 0.042% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.042% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Condition
  • 0.084% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.084% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.042% fail on Anchorages

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