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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
85.1% pass rate
from 43,175 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (19% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition (18% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Switch
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (46% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps (45% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0046% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0023% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0023% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0023% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0023% fail on Switch
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (18% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Wipers (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.076% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0046% fail on Window
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (23% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs (24% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.35% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.053% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance (67% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0023% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.049% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0023% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control (71% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0046% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0023% fail on Valves
    • 0.016% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.0046% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (96% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Pedal (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0046% fail on Parking brake control (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0023% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Coil springs (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Coil spring (58% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0093% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0046% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0046% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0046% fail on Other suspension component (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0023% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.65% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0069% fail on Catalytic converter (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0023% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0069% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0046% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0023% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Requirements
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0093% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0046% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates (30% worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0023% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0093% fail on Joints
        • 0.0023% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.046% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0023% fail on Tank
      • 0.0023% fail on System
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Doors (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0093% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0093% fail on Body (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0069% fail on Seats (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0023% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0023% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0023% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0023% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0023% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 0.088% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.058% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0023% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0023% fail on Electronic power steering
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