Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.3% pass rate
from 23,489 tests in 2021
(5.7% better than other 2011 cars)
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0085% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.8% fail on Springs
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.051% fail on Mounting (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.59% fail on Wheel bearings (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.043% fail on Other suspension component (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0085% fail on Axles (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0043% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (9.8% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators (95% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (27% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.077% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0043% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Battery(ies) (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.043% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0085% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0085% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes (9.8% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0085% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0085% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0043% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads (16% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums (18% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.034% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
        • 0.0043% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0043% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0043% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.43% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.098% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.047% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0043% fail on Servos
    • 0.060% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pedal (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Hand lever (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Lever (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0085% fail on Rigid brake pipes (99% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.0043% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0043% fail on Other components
  • 3.0% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on View to rear (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Mirrors (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0043% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0043% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0085% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0043% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0043% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0043% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0043% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0043% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.017% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.055% fail on Fluid leaks (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0085% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0085% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.026% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Undertray
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Transmission (26% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Drive shafts (26% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Joints (29% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0085% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.047% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.047% fail on Joints
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.081% fail on Fuel system (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
      • 0.013% fail on System
    • 0.055% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.017% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0085% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0085% fail on Bracket
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0085% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0043% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0043% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0043% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.0043% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0043% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0043% fail on Load security
      • 0.0043% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0043% fail on Seats
      • 0.0043% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0085% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0043% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.0085% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0085% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0085% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.034% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0043% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0043% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0043% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0043% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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