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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
52.3% pass rate
from 7,515 tests in 2021
(4.5% worse than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bar (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (85% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Coil spring (87% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (20% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Shock absorbers (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.067% fail on Axles
      • 0.067% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.067% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Levelling valve
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.0% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (19% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Matched pair
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Direction indicators (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Flashing type (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters (43% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on All direction indicators
    • 3.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.080% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.040% fail on Switch
    • 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.013% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.013% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (15% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Brake performance (20% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.16% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance (47% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance (39% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (40% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Cable
        • 0.027% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Linkage
        • 0.013% fail on Rod
    • 3.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Pedal (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever (71% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.040% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Valves
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
    • 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Spark ignition (24% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.067% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Emissions not tested (82% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.027% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.013% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.35% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.24% fail on Joints
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
      • 0.080% fail on Other passenger's door (69% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
    • 0.28% fail on Chassis (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Chassis condition (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.067% fail on Pipe
      • 0.027% fail on System
      • 0.013% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Hose
    • 0.24% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.080% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.013% fail on Bracket
    • 0.067% fail on Seats (69% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.040% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (25% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.31% fail on Condition of glass (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Windscreen (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.89% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.013% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.61% fail on Electronic power steering (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Power steering (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.96% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.013% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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