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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
50.6% pass rate
from 3,501 tests in 2021
(9.2% worse than other 2003 cars)
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.086% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.086% fail on Linkage (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.086% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.086% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.057% fail on Axle
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Direction indicators (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Flashing type (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Switch
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.46% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.057% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.14% fail on Switch
    • 0.057% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.14% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.057% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.029% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Rod
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (50% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.086% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Servos (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.086% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.029% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.7% fail on Transmission (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.086% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.086% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (48% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.086% fail on Door condition
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.029% fail on Tank
      • 0.029% fail on Hose
      • 0.029% fail on Pipe
    • 0.23% fail on Chassis (58% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Chassis condition (58% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Seats
      • 0.057% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.057% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Load security
      • 0.029% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.029% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.029% fail on Cabs
      • 0.029% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.086% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.086% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (94% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.086% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.057% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.029% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.086% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.086% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.057% fail on Undertray
      • 0.029% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility (18% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.029% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.5% fail on Steering (23% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
        • 0.029% fail on Steering component
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.54% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Steering play
      • 0.086% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.057% fail on Requirements
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.057% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.057% fail on Belt(s)/padding (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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