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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
52.3% pass rate
from 12,011 tests in 2020
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.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (10% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (28% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar (88% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Linkage (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.0% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Coil springs (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Coil spring (56% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (27% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Pins and bushes (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.68% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (61% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Other suspension component (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Sub-frame (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0083% fail on Axles
      • 0.0083% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (6.7% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim (19% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.0083% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (27% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters (63% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0083% fail on Switch
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Position lamps (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Position lamp (42% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (63% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Battery(ies) (53% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Switch (79% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0083% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.0083% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0083% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Spark ignition (21% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.66% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.083% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0083% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0083% fail on NOx sensor
      • 4.5% fail on Compression ignition (170% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.025% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.0083% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0083% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0083% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 11% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (41% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance (42% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0083% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0083% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.59% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance (34% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.033% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Cable (79% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Rod (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0083% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0083% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.017% fail on Servos
      • 0.0083% fail on Valves
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Hand lever (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Pedal (72% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (54% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0083% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.092% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.042% fail on Servos
      • 0.033% fail on Leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.092% fail on Parking brake control (83% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Lever (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0083% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Prop shaft
      • 0.0083% fail on Belts
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (52% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on System (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
      • 0.0083% fail on Tank
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.16% fail on Door condition
        • 0.025% fail on Catch (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
        • 0.033% fail on Catch (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door (83% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.075% fail on Panel
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (69% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.100% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.092% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Bracket
    • 0.083% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Chassis condition (78% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.050% fail on Seats (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Driver's seat (67% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0083% fail on Load security
      • 0.0083% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0083% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0083% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0083% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres (18% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Tread depth (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (23% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0083% fail on Window
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Condition
      • 0.26% fail on Prescribed areas (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Pre-tensioners (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0083% fail on Requirements
    • 0.083% fail on Airbags
      • 0.075% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0083% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.6% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end (81% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
        • 0.0083% fail on Steering component
    • 0.49% fail on Steering gear (36% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack (34% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Power steering (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Operation
      • 0.0083% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Attachment (190% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0083% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.025% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0083% fail on Anchorages
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