Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
55.8% pass rate
from 459 tests in 2021
(16% worse than other 1998 cars)
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.87% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (200% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.87% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.65% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.22% fail on Leaks
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 7.4% fail on Suspension arms (99% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.4% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.87% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.65% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.44% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.22% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.22% fail on Horn
    • 0.44% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.44% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.22% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.22% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Engine oil leaks (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.65% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.65% fail on Door condition
      • 0.44% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.44% fail on Door condition
    • 0.87% fail on Seats
      • 0.87% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.44% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Bracket
    • 0.22% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.22% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (82% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Steering arm
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.87% fail on Power steering
      • 0.65% fail on Other components
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment

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