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Audi A3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
87.9% pass rate
from 28,778 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.12% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.059% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0035% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.014% fail on Horn
      • 0.0035% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0035% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.017% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.0069% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0035% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0035% fail on Switch
    • 0.0035% fail on Daytime running lamps
    • 0.0035% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0035% fail on Switch
    • 0.0035% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.087% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.028% fail on View to rear
      • 0.028% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0035% fail on Driver's view
  • 0.81% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.010% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0069% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0035% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.73% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Brake linings and pads (31% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Brake pads (31% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.073% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.0035% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0035% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.024% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0069% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.021% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0035% fail on Other components
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates (45% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.34% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (93% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter (10 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.028% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.0035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0035% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.0035% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0035% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.26% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Springs (65% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Coil springs (66% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (69% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bars (62% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0069% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0035% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.021% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0069% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.0035% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.0035% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0035% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Transmission
      • 0.049% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.049% fail on Joints
      • 0.0069% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0035% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0035% fail on Joints
    • 0.035% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Panel
      • 0.0069% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0069% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0069% fail on Doors
      • 0.0069% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0035% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0035% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.087% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.017% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0035% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.0035% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0035% fail on Doors
      • 0.0035% fail on Emergency exits
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