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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.2% pass rate
from 14,598 tests in 2021
(2.7% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Mounting (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0069% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0069% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.9% fail on Pins and bushes (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (60% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.19% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.048% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.096% fail on Axles (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.075% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (7.0% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.26% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (30% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.58% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Electrical equipment (45% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0069% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0069% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0069% fail on Switch
    • 0.027% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.0069% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (21% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0069% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.65% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance (27% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (31% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (28% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Cable
        • 0.041% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0069% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.0069% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 3.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (63% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.39% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Pedal (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Air and vacuum systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Leaks (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Servos
      • 0.014% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0069% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.034% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.021% fail on Servos
      • 0.0069% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Lever (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.055% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.041% fail on Other components
      • 0.014% fail on Additional braking device (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0069% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Drive shaft (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0069% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0069% fail on Belts
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Fuel system (55% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on Tank (88% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.36% fail on Doors (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
      • 0.10% fail on Other passenger's door (58% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Door condition (57% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.26% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0069% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0069% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.027% fail on Bracket
    • 0.075% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.055% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0069% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.048% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Seats (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (17% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.082% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 3.9% fail on Compression ignition (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (57% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.082% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0069% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0069% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0069% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.075% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0069% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0069% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.055% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.041% fail on Undertray
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Window
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0069% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0069% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (19% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Seat belts (30% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Requirements
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0069% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.062% fail on Airbags
      • 0.055% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0069% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0069% fail on Other components
        • 0.0069% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0069% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.48% fail on Electronic power steering (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0069% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Anchorages
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