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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
64.8% pass rate
from 26,750 tests in 2021
(7.9% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Springs (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Coil spring (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints (27% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0037% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.049% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Sub-frame (96% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0037% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0037% fail on Suspension unit
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0075% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (15% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Side repeaters (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
      • 0.0037% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.0037% fail on Arm
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0037% fail on Switch
      • 0.0037% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0037% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Horn (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Battery(ies) (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.067% fail on Position lamps (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Position lamp (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0037% fail on Switch
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0037% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0037% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance (23% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0075% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (30% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (31% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0037% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0037% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (56% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0037% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.93% fail on Brake discs and drums (19% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Brake discs (19% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Cable (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Lever
        • 0.0037% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.95% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Anti-lock braking system (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (85% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Pedal (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Hand lever (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.071% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0075% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0075% fail on Valves
      • 0.0037% fail on Servos
      • 0.0037% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Lever (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Electronic parking brake (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
      • 0.0037% fail on Operation
      • 0.0037% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.0037% fail on Leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.0037% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (7.7% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (9.8% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Joints (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Belts
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Fuel system (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on System
    • 0.36% fail on Doors (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other passenger's door (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Door condition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.0037% fail on Catch
      • 0.071% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.067% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0037% fail on Hinge
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.097% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Body (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Other body component (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.0075% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0037% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.026% fail on Seats (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Integral vehicle structure (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0037% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.019% fail on Chassis
      • 0.019% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Engine mounting condition (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0075% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0037% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0037% fail on Window
    • 0.030% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet (83% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (24% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (46% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.011% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.0075% fail on Other emission control equipment
          • 0.0037% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.019% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.022% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (32% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.045% fail on Undertray (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.44% fail on Condition
      • 0.052% fail on Requirements (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0037% fail on Load limiters
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0037% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0037% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment
    • 0.075% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0075% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0037% fail on Other components
        • 0.0037% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.041% fail on Steering gear (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Power steering (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Other components
      • 0.0037% fail on Operation
  • 0.0075% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0075% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0075% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0075% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0037% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0037% fail on Doors
      • 0.0037% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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