Audi A3 MOT Results
Registered in 200764.6% pass rate
from 22,135 tests in 2017
(11% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.
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17% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(15% better than other 2007 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (24% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (14% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
(48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp (49% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.054% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.032% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.023% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.041% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0090% fail on Matched pair
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1.7% fail on
Position lamps
(70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Front lamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Rear lamps (40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on All position lamps (80% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Direction indicators
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Individual lamps (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Switch
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1.2% fail on
Flashing type
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Fog lamp (35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Tell tale
- 0.0090% fail on Switch
- 0.10% fail on Battery (70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.0090% fail on
Hazard warning
(80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Lamp
- 0.0045% fail on Switch
- 0.0045% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.0045% fail on Rear reflectors
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13% fail on
Suspension
(13% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.4% fail on Condition
- 0.072% fail on Location
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4.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Constant velocity joints (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Couplings
-
0.059% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.059% fail on Drive shafts
-
4.9% fail on
Front drive shafts
(110% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Linkage condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Condition
- 0.0045% fail on Attachment
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1.1% fail on
Shock absorbers
(26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (26% better than other 2007 cars)
-
0.95% fail on
Suspension arms
(68% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Attachment
- 0.0090% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Wheel bearings
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Rear
- 0.21% fail on Front (42% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Front suspension joints (65% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Macpherson strut
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2007 cars)
-
0.063% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Condition
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0.023% fail on
Trailing arms
(91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (94% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Condition
- 0.0045% fail on Attachment
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0.023% fail on
Prescribed areas
(90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Component mounting (89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.014% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.0045% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.0045% fail on Suspension unit
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0.0045% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.0045% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0045% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.0045% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.0045% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.0045% fail on Attachment
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0.0045% fail on
Axles
- 0.0045% fail on Axle beam
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
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8.5% fail on
Tyres
- 4.8% fail on Tread depth
- 4.1% fail on Condition (10% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
- 0.081% fail on Valve stem
- 0.059% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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7.6% fail on
Brakes
(19% better than other 2007 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Brake performance
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Rear wheels (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front wheels (59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Brake imbalance (38% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.045% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0045% fail on Gradient hand brake
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
- 3.0% fail on Brake pads (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.041% fail on Brake linings (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.0045% fail on Brake drums
- 0.80% fail on Electronic stability system (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.68% fail on ABS
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0.32% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(83% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Components
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Hoses (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Pipes (97% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.014% fail on Cylinders
- 0.077% fail on Leaks (50% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.032% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.027% fail on Operation
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0.21% fail on
Components
(88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Restricted movement
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0.13% fail on
Parking brake
(79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.036% fail on
Mechanical components
(58% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Cable (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Lever
- 0.0045% fail on Linkage
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0.018% fail on
Service brake control components
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.018% fail on
Pedal
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Condition
-
0.018% fail on
Pedal
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0045% fail on Additional braking devices
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0.0045% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.0045% fail on
Components
- 0.0045% fail on Servos
-
0.0045% fail on
Components
-
3.4% fail on
Brake performance
(21% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Windscreen
- 0.16% fail on Bonnet
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors (49% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(31% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Fuel system
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Cap (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on System (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Pipe
- 0.0090% fail on Hose
- 0.83% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Emissions (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (41% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Fuel system
(170% worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.64% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.57% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.068% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.0045% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.45% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.33% fail on Condition
- 0.090% fail on Requirements (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Attachment
- 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas (91% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.60% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.60% fail on Registration plate
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0.53% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.47% fail on Attachment (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Doors
(30% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Passengers other
- 0.086% fail on Passengers front
- 0.023% fail on Drivers (72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Body condition (56% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.041% fail on
Seats
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Drivers
- 0.018% fail on Passengers
- 0.036% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.014% fail on Body security
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0.0090% fail on
Load security
- 0.0090% fail on Bootlid
-
0.0045% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.0045% fail on Chassis
- 0.0045% fail on Spare wheel
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0.24% fail on
Doors
(30% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.42% fail on
Steering
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Steering system
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.081% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering arm (80% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0090% fail on
Free play
(89% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0090% fail on Steering rack (89% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Power steering
- 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Operation (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.018% fail on Steering operation
- 0.0090% fail on Locking devices
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0.0045% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0045% fail on Steering column
-
0.27% fail on
Steering system
(87% better than other 2007 cars)
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