Audi A3 MOT Results
Registered in 200351.1% pass rate
from 7,552 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.
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30% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(12% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
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5.9% fail on
Position lamps
(18% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Front lamps (19% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Rear lamps (23% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.053% fail on All position lamps
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5.7% fail on
Headlamps
(17% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Headlamp (17% worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.013% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.11% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.079% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.013% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.013% fail on Switch
- 5.7% fail on Stop lamp
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5.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(100% worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Flashing type
(100% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Individual lamps (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (62% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Tell tales
- 0.013% fail on Switch
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5.6% fail on
Flashing type
(100% worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.3% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.093% fail on Tell tale
- 0.62% fail on Battery
- 0.26% fail on Horn (59% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.16% fail on Electrical wiring (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.11% fail on Switch
- 0.040% fail on Lamp
- 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
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23% fail on
Suspension
(9.6% worse than other 2003 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Coil springs
(70% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Location
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6.8% fail on
Drive shafts
(74% worse than other 2003 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.7% fail on Constant velocity joints (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Couplings
- 0.013% fail on Drive shafts
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0.066% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.053% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.013% fail on Universal joint
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6.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(76% worse than other 2003 cars)
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5.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.9% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Linkage condition (72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Presence
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4.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
- 0.053% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.6% fail on Front (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Rear (70% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 1.2% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.54% fail on
Prescribed areas
(74% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Component mounting (71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.026% fail on Subframe mounting (94% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.36% fail on Condition
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0.17% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.013% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.093% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (69% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Condition
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0.053% fail on
Sub-frames
(80% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.040% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.040% fail on Condition
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0.040% fail on
Axles
- 0.026% fail on Swivel joints/housing
- 0.013% fail on Axle beam
- 0.040% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.013% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.013% fail on Suspension unit
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0.013% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.013% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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7.5% fail on
Coil springs
(70% worse than other 2003 cars)
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13% fail on
Brakes
(17% better than other 2003 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Brake performance
(26% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (39% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Front wheels (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.16% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Brake operation
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3.8% fail on
Hub components
(19% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Brake pads (21% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
- 0.23% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.013% fail on Brake linings
- 0.013% fail on Brake back plates
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2.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(54% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Components
(60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pipes (72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Hoses
- 0.066% fail on Servos (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.33% fail on Leaks
- 0.13% fail on Operation
- 0.11% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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2.3% fail on
Components
(60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Electronic stability system (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.2% fail on ABS
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0.52% fail on
Parking brake
(49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Restricted movement
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0.11% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.053% fail on Cable (75% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Lever
- 0.013% fail on Pivot
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0.093% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.079% fail on
Components
- 0.066% fail on Servos
- 0.013% fail on Pipes
- 0.013% fail on Leaks
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0.079% fail on
Components
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0.053% fail on
Service brake control components
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Pedal
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Anti-slip
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0.053% fail on
Pedal
(79% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
(14 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Warning
- 0.013% fail on Operation
- 0.013% fail on Locking devices
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6.1% fail on
Brake performance
(26% better than other 2003 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
(17% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.5% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Condition (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Size/type
- 0.053% fail on Valve stem
- 0.026% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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7.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(18% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Washers (19% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Windscreen
- 0.32% fail on Mirrors
- 0.16% fail on Bonnet
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6.8% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(10% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.8% fail on Emissions
- 0.75% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.50% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.29% fail on System
- 0.15% fail on Cap
- 0.040% fail on Pipe
- 0.026% fail on Tank
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4.0% fail on
Steering
(21% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Steering system
(20% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Track rod end
- 0.58% fail on Steering rack
- 0.28% fail on Ball joint
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0.15% fail on
Free play
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack
- 0.093% fail on Steering arm
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0.38% fail on
Power steering
- 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Operation
- 0.066% fail on Other components
- 0.053% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.066% fail on Steering operation
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0.026% fail on
Steering control
- 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.013% fail on Steering column
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3.6% fail on
Steering system
(20% better than other 2003 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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2.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(79% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (77% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.040% fail on Passengers airbag (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
(42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Requirements
- 0.079% fail on Attachment
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0.026% fail on
Installation check
(5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Anchorage's
- 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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2.7% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(79% worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.3% fail on Registration plate
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1.2% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(45% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Doors
- 0.29% fail on Drivers (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Passengers front
- 0.040% fail on Passengers other (88% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Body condition (60% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Engine mountings
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0.11% fail on
Vehicle structure
(72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Chassis (72% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Seats
(58% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Drivers
- 0.040% fail on Passengers
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0.093% fail on
Load security
- 0.053% fail on Bootlid
- 0.026% fail on Access panel
- 0.013% fail on Tailgate
- 0.040% fail on Body security
- 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
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0.41% fail on
Doors
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0.93% fail on
Road Wheels
(95% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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Audi A3 (2003 - 2008)
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