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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
61.3% pass rate
from 24,789 tests in 2021
(6.2% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joints (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Pins and bushes (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Wheel bearings (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Macpherson strut (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0040% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Sub-frame (96% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0040% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0040% fail on Axles
      • 0.0040% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (32% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Stop lamp (13% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (21% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (22% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.065% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.46% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies) (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0040% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.052% fail on Position lamps (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Position lamp (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Switch
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0040% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (8.9% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0040% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0040% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt (36% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0081% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.48% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (27% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (26% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0040% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0040% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0040% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads (29% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (18% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs (17% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (46% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Cable (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Electronic stability control (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic braking system (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Pedal (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Hand lever (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Lever (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
      • 0.0081% fail on Servos
      • 0.0081% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0040% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0081% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Servos
    • 0.0040% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0040% fail on Air and vacuum systems
    • 0.0040% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0040% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0040% fail on Other braking system component
  • 7.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.0040% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Doors
      • 0.26% fail on Other passenger's door (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.097% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0040% fail on Catch
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.016% fail on System
      • 0.012% fail on Tank (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Integral vehicle structure (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Body (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.040% fail on Seats (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.024% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.0040% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.024% fail on Chassis (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Chassis condition (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0081% fail on Load security
      • 0.0040% fail on Dropside
        • 0.0040% fail on Dropside condition
      • 0.0040% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0040% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0040% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0040% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type (36% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (7.2% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.077% fail on Emission control equipment (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.040% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Particulate filter (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0081% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
          • 0.0040% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Catalyst emissions (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.044% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.036% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0081% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Window
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0081% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0040% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment (34% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0040% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.17% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Steering gear (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Operation
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0081% fail on Operation (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0040% fail on Other components
    • 0.0040% fail on Steering column
  • 0.0081% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0081% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0081% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0081% fail on Doors
      • 0.0040% fail on Emergency exits
      • 0.0040% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.0081% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0081% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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