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Audi A3 8p MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi A3 8p. Check any A3 8p by registration number below.

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93.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.0%

vs Audi Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi A3 8p — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi A3 8p has an average MOT pass rate of 93.7%, which is 4.0 percentage points above the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A3 8p is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Audi A3 8p, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi A3 8p performs at MOT across different model years.

2009

Based on 67 vehicles

95.5%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2008

Based on 65 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2007

Based on 70 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2006

Based on 68 vehicles

88.2%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2005

Based on 79 vehicles

98.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2004

Based on 84 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

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90.3% pass rate

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89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi A3 8p

Audi A3 8p — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi A3 8p MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi A3 8p?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi A3 8p is 93.7% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi A3 8p?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Audi A3 8p reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.7%, the Audi A3 8p is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi A3 8p?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi A3 8p?
Mileage data for the Audi A3 8p is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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