Audi A3 MOT Results
Registered in 200052.2% pass rate
from 3,203 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.
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26% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 7.8% fail on Stop lamp (40% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Headlamp aim
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5.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 5.0% fail on Front lamps
- 0.87% fail on Rear lamps (54% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.031% fail on All position lamps
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.4% fail on Headlamp
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0.16% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.094% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.031% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.031% fail on Matched pair
- 0.031% fail on Switch
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
(59% worse than other 2000 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Flashing type
(59% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Individual lamps (78% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.72% fail on All direction indicators (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.031% fail on Tell tales
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4.4% fail on
Flashing type
(59% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (39% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(35% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Fog lamp (51% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Tell tale (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Switch
- 0.84% fail on Battery
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0.31% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.19% fail on Lamp
- 0.16% fail on Switch
- 0.031% fail on Tell tale
- 0.22% fail on Horn (60% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.094% fail on Rear reflectors
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19% fail on
Suspension
(11% better than other 2000 cars)
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7.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(75% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Condition
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
(75% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Condition (79% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Location
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3.7% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 3.5% fail on Constant velocity joints
- 0.031% fail on Couplings
- 0.031% fail on Drive shafts
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0.16% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.12% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.031% fail on Universal joint
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3.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(42% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (55% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.41% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.34% fail on Attachment
- 0.062% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.94% fail on
Wheel bearings
(51% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Front
- 0.094% fail on Rear (92% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.78% fail on Condition
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0.62% fail on
Shock absorbers
(62% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.28% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.16% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.25% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.12% fail on Condition
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0.28% fail on
Prescribed areas
(94% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Subframe mounting (84% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Component mounting (97% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.062% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.062% fail on Condition
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0.062% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.062% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.031% fail on
Air suspension
- 0.031% fail on Levelling valve
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0.031% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.031% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.031% fail on
Axles
- 0.031% fail on Swivel joints/housing
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7.4% fail on
Suspension arms
(75% worse than other 2000 cars)
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15% fail on
Brakes
(14% better than other 2000 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Brake performance
(30% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Front wheels (48% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.031% fail on Brake operation
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3.9% fail on
Hub components
(32% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Brake pads
- 1.3% fail on Brake discs (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Brake calipers (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(42% better than other 2000 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Components
(44% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Pipes (47% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Hoses
- 0.19% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Cylinders
- 0.34% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Leaks (71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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3.4% fail on
Components
(44% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.7% fail on ABS (98% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.59% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
(8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Components
(6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Pipes
- 0.031% fail on Hoses
- 0.12% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (22 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Leaks (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Components
(6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Parking brake
(54% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Restricted movement
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0.34% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.34% fail on
Pedal
- 0.34% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Pedal
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0.16% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.094% fail on Cable
- 0.031% fail on Lever
- 0.031% fail on Clevis joint
- 0.031% fail on Locking devices
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6.4% fail on
Brake performance
(30% better than other 2000 cars)
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13% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(18% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 8.2% fail on Emissions (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.66% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.44% fail on System
- 0.12% fail on Cap
- 0.062% fail on Tank
- 0.031% fail on Hose
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9.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.5% fail on Wipers
- 3.1% fail on Washers
- 0.75% fail on Windscreen
- 0.41% fail on Mirrors
- 0.031% fail on Bonnet
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8.8% fail on
Tyres
- 5.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.3% fail on Condition
- 0.16% fail on Size/type
- 0.062% fail on Valve stem
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6.3% fail on
Steering
(35% worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Steering system
(45% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Track rod end (43% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Steering rack
- 0.72% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Steering arm (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Free play
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Drag link end
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0.56% fail on
Power steering
- 0.22% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.16% fail on Other components
- 0.12% fail on Operation
- 0.094% fail on Pump
- 0.031% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.031% fail on Rams
- 0.031% fail on Steering operation
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5.8% fail on
Steering system
(45% worse than other 2000 cars)
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3.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(22% better than other 2000 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(77% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.6% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (64% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Passengers airbag
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1.00% fail on
Seat belts
(71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Condition
- 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas (85% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.062% fail on Requirements
- 0.031% fail on Attachment
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3.0% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(77% worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(65% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate (65% worse than other 2000 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(66% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Doors
- 0.25% fail on Drivers
- 0.25% fail on Passengers front
- 0.062% fail on Passengers other (80% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Body condition (71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Body security
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0.094% fail on
Seats
(73% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Drivers
- 0.031% fail on Speedometer
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0.031% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.031% fail on Chassis
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0.53% fail on
Doors
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0.56% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.50% fail on Attachment
- 0.062% fail on Condition