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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.3% pass rate
from 665 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (57% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.90% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.2% fail on Suspension arms (66% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.60% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Axles
      • 0.30% fail on Axle (12 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.30% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (94% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Brake discs and drums (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Brake discs (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 3.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.75% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.75% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
  • 9.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.75% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.60% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.75% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.60% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.45% fail on Body
      • 0.30% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (83% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Floor
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.15% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.2% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Operation
      • 0.30% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Pump
      • 0.15% fail on Rams
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth (68% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
      • 0.30% fail on Requirements
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment

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