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

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93.4%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.7%

vs Audi Avg

6

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi Audi A3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi Audi A3 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.4%, which is 3.7 percentage points above the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Audi A3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Audi Audi A3, 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 Audi A3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 65 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2010

Based on 62 vehicles

91.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2009

Based on 69 vehicles

97.1%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2008

Based on 57 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2007

Based on 69 vehicles

89.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

2006

Based on 68 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

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 Audi A3

Audi Audi A3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi Audi A3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Audi A3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi Audi A3 is 93.4% 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 Audi A3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Audi Audi A3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.4%, the Audi Audi A3 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 Audi A3?
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 Audi A3?
Mileage data for the Audi Audi A3 is available in the detailed breakdown on this page.

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