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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.9% pass rate
from 28,658 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.6% fail on Suspension (10% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Mounting (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Bonded suspension units (33 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket (68 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Anti-roll bars (23% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0035% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Wheel bearings (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Macpherson strut (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.010% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0035% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0035% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.010% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.010% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.010% fail on Other suspension component (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres (13% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (15% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (13% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.43% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.26% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamps (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamps (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.010% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0035% fail on Horn
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps (74% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Position lamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0035% fail on Switch
  • 3.7% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.010% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Lever
        • 0.0035% fail on Linkage
    • 1.4% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0070% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0035% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (88% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-lock braking system (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic stability control (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0070% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0035% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.042% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.042% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.021% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic parking brake
      • 0.0035% fail on Lever
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0035% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0035% fail on Leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.098% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0035% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (42% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0035% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0035% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0035% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0035% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0035% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0070% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0035% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.073% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0035% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.010% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.77% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (43% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.010% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0070% fail on Prop shafts (82% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0070% fail on Joints
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Doors (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0035% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0035% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.042% fail on Fuel system (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.038% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Undertray
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
      • 0.0035% fail on Body condition
    • 0.021% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0035% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.010% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0070% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.0035% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0035% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0035% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
    • 0.0035% fail on Hubs
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.038% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0035% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0035% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.021% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0070% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0070% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0035% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
  • 0.0070% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0035% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0035% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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