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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
88.2% pass rate
from 40,405 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Tyres (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (19% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0025% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.030% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.027% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0025% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0025% fail on Horn
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Washers (15% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0025% fail on Window
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0099% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0074% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.41% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0049% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0025% fail on Cable
        • 0.0025% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0049% fail on Service brake performance (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0049% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0025% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0025% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (94% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Rbt (sp) (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0074% fail on Anti-lock braking system (81% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0074% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0074% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0074% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0049% fail on Other components
      • 0.0025% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0025% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.0049% fail on Parking brake control (96% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Lever
      • 0.0025% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0049% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0049% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0025% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 0.73% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (97% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0074% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0049% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0025% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0049% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.19% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (34% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0049% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0025% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0025% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.0025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.015% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0099% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0049% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0025% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.53% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Springs (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0025% fail on Mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.097% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0049% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0025% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0025% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.059% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0049% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0025% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0025% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0099% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0099% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Transmission (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Joints (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0074% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.030% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0049% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0025% fail on Tank
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Doors (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0049% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0099% fail on Body
      • 0.0074% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0025% fail on Panel
    • 0.0099% fail on Seats
      • 0.0074% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0049% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0049% fail on Exhaust system (97% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0025% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.012% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.059% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0025% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0025% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0025% fail on Other components
        • 0.0025% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.012% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0074% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0049% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0025% fail on Operation
      • 0.0025% fail on Other components
    • 0.0049% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0049% fail on Steering rack
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