Audi A3 MOT Results
Registered in 201487.7% pass rate
from 36,805 tests in 2017
(14% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.
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6.4% fail on
Tyres
(37% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (29% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Size/type
- 0.027% fail on Valve stem
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3.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(36% better than other 2014 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (16% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Headlamps
(23% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp
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0.11% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(94% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.0054% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale' (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0054% fail on Matched pair
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0.19% fail on
Position lamps
(63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Front lamps (64% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Rear lamps (62% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0027% fail on Switch
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0.12% fail on
Direction indicators
(61% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Flashing type
(61% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Individual lamps (69% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Flashing type
(61% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Registration plate lamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Fog lamp (70% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0027% fail on Tell tale
- 0.054% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.0054% fail on Battery
- 0.0027% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.0027% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.0027% fail on Horn
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2.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(39% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Washers
- 0.59% fail on Wipers (72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Windscreen (76% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0054% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0027% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.75% fail on
Brakes
(66% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Hub components
(63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Brake pads (72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Brake discs
- 0.014% fail on Brake linings
- 0.0082% fail on Brake calipers
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0.18% fail on
Brake performance
(66% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear wheels (52% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Front wheels (78% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Brake imbalance (61% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0054% fail on Brake operation
- 0.0054% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.0027% fail on Service brake performance
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0.049% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Components
(58% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0082% fail on Pipes
- 0.0082% fail on Hoses (76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Leaks
- 0.0054% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
-
0.027% fail on
Components
(58% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.0082% fail on ABS
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0.0027% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.0027% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.0027% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.0027% fail on Warning
- 0.0027% fail on Restricted movement
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0.55% fail on
Hub components
(63% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Suspension
(20% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Shock absorbers
(82% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Condition (82% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.10% fail on Condition
- 0.0027% fail on Location
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0.062% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.038% fail on Front
- 0.024% fail on Rear
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0.033% fail on
Drive shafts
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Front drive shafts
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Constant velocity joints (80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Front drive shafts
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.022% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (66% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.011% fail on
Suspension arms
(92% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (92% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0054% fail on
Gas suspension
(13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0054% fail on Suspension unit (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.0027% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.0027% fail on Condition
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0.48% fail on
Shock absorbers
(82% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(100% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.43% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.43% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
(41% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Condition (36% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.0027% fail on
Installation check
- 0.0027% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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0.43% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.32% fail on Registration plate
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0.10% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Emissions
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0.033% fail on
Fuel system
(53% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.016% fail on System
- 0.014% fail on Cap (73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0027% fail on Tank
- 0.0027% fail on Pipe
- 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.014% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.090% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.060% fail on Body condition
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0.022% fail on
Doors
- 0.014% fail on Passengers front
- 0.011% fail on Passengers other
- 0.0027% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.0027% fail on Body security
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0.0027% fail on
Seats
- 0.0027% fail on Passengers
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0.043% fail on
Road Wheels
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Condition
- 0.019% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Steering
(74% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Steering system
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Steering rack
- 0.011% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.033% fail on
Steering system
(68% better than other 2014 cars)