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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
65.4% pass rate
from 28,187 tests in 2021
(3.2% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (61% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0071% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Mounting (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.099% fail on Macpherson strut (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0071% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.035% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (71% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (32% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.089% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0035% fail on Matched pair
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators (19% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type (19% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Side repeaters (33% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp (23% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0035% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0035% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Horn (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies) (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.039% fail on Position lamps (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Position lamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0071% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (8.5% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (20% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (81% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0071% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.0035% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance (26% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0071% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (41% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0035% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested (46% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (20% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (20% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums (17% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs (17% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Cable
        • 0.014% fail on Lever
        • 0.011% fail on Linkage
        • 0.0035% fail on Pivot
        • 0.0035% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.79% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system (39% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Pedal (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Hand lever (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Lever (74% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0035% fail on Servos
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0071% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth (17% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (17% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet (84% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.028% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0035% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.021% fail on Prop shafts (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Joints (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on System
      • 0.0071% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0035% fail on Hose
    • 0.17% fail on Doors
      • 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0035% fail on Catch
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.046% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.071% fail on Undertray (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.025% fail on Seats (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat (78% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0035% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0071% fail on Integral vehicle structure (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0071% fail on Floor (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0035% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0035% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0035% fail on Load security
      • 0.0035% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0035% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (13% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (10% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (19% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (55% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emission control equipment (160% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0035% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.0035% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.011% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.011% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.0071% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0071% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0035% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0071% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.092% fail on Fluid leaks (55% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0071% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0071% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.018% fail on Undertray
      • 0.0035% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (32% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
      • 0.025% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0071% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0035% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.018% fail on Airbags
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0035% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.039% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0035% fail on Hubs
  • 0.22% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
        • 0.0035% fail on Steering component
    • 0.035% fail on Steering gear (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Operation
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0071% fail on Power steering (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Operation
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
    • 0.0035% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0035% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.011% fail on Belt(s)/padding
    • 0.0035% fail on Anchorages
  • 0.011% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.011% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0035% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0035% fail on Doors
      • 0.0035% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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