Audi A3 MOT Results
Registered in 199950.5% pass rate
from 2,095 tests in 2017
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.
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24% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 7.4% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.1% fail on
Position lamps
- 4.4% fail on Front lamps
- 0.72% fail on Rear lamps (61% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on All position lamps
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4.5% fail on
Direction indicators
(60% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Flashing type
(60% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Individual lamps (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.76% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.048% fail on Switch
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4.5% fail on
Flashing type
(60% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (32% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Headlamps
(28% better than other 1999 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp
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0.048% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.048% fail on Switch
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.91% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.24% fail on Tell tale
- 0.048% fail on Switch
- 0.95% fail on Battery
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0.24% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.24% fail on Switch
- 0.24% fail on Horn
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.095% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.048% fail on Rear reflectors
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20% fail on
Suspension
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8.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 8.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Condition
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5.5% fail on
Coil springs
(96% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Condition (99% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Location
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2.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(42% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (56% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.38% fail on Attachment
- 0.19% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Linkage condition (69% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(42% better than other 1999 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(43% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Constant velocity joints (43% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.095% fail on Drive shafts
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2.2% fail on
Front drive shafts
(43% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.4% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.4% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
(43% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Front
- 0.24% fail on Rear (79% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.72% fail on Condition
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0.38% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.38% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.29% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.095% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.048% fail on Attachment
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0.19% fail on
Prescribed areas
(97% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Component mounting (96% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.095% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.048% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on General condition
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0.048% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.048% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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8.7% fail on
Suspension arms
(110% worse than other 1999 cars)
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17% fail on
Brakes
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8.2% fail on
Brake performance
- 5.1% fail on Rear wheels
- 4.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.7% fail on Front wheels (49% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.1% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(40% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Components
(41% better than other 1999 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Pipes (53% better than other 1999 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Hoses
- 0.095% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.048% fail on Cylinders
- 0.048% fail on Servos
- 0.29% fail on Leaks
- 0.19% fail on Operation
- 0.048% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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3.7% fail on
Components
(41% better than other 1999 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Hub components
(39% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs (87% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Brake calipers (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.3% fail on ABS (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.72% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.67% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Fitment
- 0.53% fail on Restricted movement
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0.24% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.24% fail on
Pedal
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.24% fail on
Pedal
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0.24% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.19% fail on Cable
- 0.095% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.095% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.048% fail on
Components
- 0.048% fail on Servos
- 0.048% fail on Leaks
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0.048% fail on
Components
- 0.048% fail on Electronic stability system
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8.2% fail on
Brake performance
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13% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 9.1% fail on Emissions (35% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.57% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.38% fail on System
- 0.19% fail on Cap
- 0.048% fail on Pipe
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9.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.4% fail on Wipers
- 3.4% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen (95% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Mirrors
- 0.048% fail on Indirect vision devices
- 0.048% fail on Bonnet
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9.3% fail on
Tyres
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth (26% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.33% fail on Size/type
- 0.14% fail on Valve stem
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6.9% fail on
Steering
(52% worse than other 1999 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Steering system
(67% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Track rod end (86% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Steering rack
- 0.62% fail on Ball joint
- 0.62% fail on Steering arm (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Free play
- 0.19% fail on Steering rack
- 0.14% fail on Drag link end
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0.43% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.14% fail on Other components
- 0.048% fail on Pump
- 0.048% fail on Locking devices
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6.4% fail on
Steering system
(67% worse than other 1999 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.5% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 3.2% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (97% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.048% fail on Passengers airbag
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
(72% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Condition
- 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Requirements
- 0.095% fail on Attachment
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3.5% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(100% worse than other 1999 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(62% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Doors
- 0.33% fail on Drivers
- 0.33% fail on Passengers front
- 0.57% fail on Body condition (72% better than other 1999 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Seats
- 0.14% fail on Drivers
- 0.048% fail on Passengers
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0.095% fail on
Vehicle structure
(92% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 1999 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Engine mountings
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0.048% fail on
Load security
- 0.048% fail on Loading door
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0.67% fail on
Doors
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1.2% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate
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0.57% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.43% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Condition