Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.0% pass rate
from 40,522 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (8.2% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (11% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.086% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (68% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0025% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.28% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0025% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.037% fail on Electrical equipment (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0074% fail on Battery(ies) (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0049% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0049% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
    • 0.85% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.057% fail on Linkage ball joints (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0099% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0049% fail on Linkage (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0099% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0025% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0049% fail on Other suspension component (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0049% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0049% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.0049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frame
  • 2.4% fail on Brakes (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (30% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums (16% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs (16% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Brake drums (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0025% fail on Cable
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.091% fail on Service brake imbalance (38% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.074% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance (50% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.054% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Parking brake performance (98% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0025% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic stability control (61% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0025% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0049% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.012% fail on Parking brake control (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0099% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.0025% fail on Lever
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.0049% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0025% fail on Pedal
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0049% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (12% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0099% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0074% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0025% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.68% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (97% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0025% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.035% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0025% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0049% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates (42% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.0099% fail on Prop shafts (73% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Joints
        • 0.0025% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0025% fail on System
    • 0.032% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0025% fail on Catch
      • 0.0099% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0099% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0025% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0025% fail on Hinge
    • 0.022% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
    • 0.020% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0049% fail on Seats (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0049% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0049% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0025% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0025% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0025% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0025% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.079% fail on Road Wheels (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.074% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0025% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0049% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0025% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0025% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0025% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0025% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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