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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
89.2% pass rate
from 35,659 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0056% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0028% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (86% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rear fog lamp (86% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0056% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0056% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.3% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Brake pads (23% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.16% fail on Brake discs and drums (53% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.0028% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0028% fail on Cable
    • 0.21% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (50% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance (59% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.031% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0028% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.0056% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0056% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0084% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0084% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0084% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0084% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0084% fail on Other components
    • 0.0056% fail on Parking brake control (93% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.0056% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0028% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0028% fail on Valves
    • 0.0028% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0028% fail on Leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.48% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.40% fail on Spark ignition (30% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.011% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.0028% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0084% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0084% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.076% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0084% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0056% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0028% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0028% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0056% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0028% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0028% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates (53% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.29% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bars (71% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0084% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0056% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.036% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0028% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0028% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0028% fail on Hubs
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0028% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0028% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0028% fail on System
    • 0.0084% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0084% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0084% fail on Seats
      • 0.0056% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0028% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0056% fail on Body
      • 0.0056% fail on Panel
    • 0.0056% fail on Load security (24 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0028% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0028% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.0028% fail on Access panel
    • 0.0028% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0028% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.0028% fail on Undertray
  • 0.017% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0084% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0084% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0084% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.0028% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0028% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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