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Audi A3 MOT reliability
Audi A3s passed their MOT first time 76% of the time across 420,946 tests in 2025. 433,131 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
76%
MOTs analysed
420,946
Still licensed (GB)
433,131
Body type
Hatchback
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 petrol
13,057 MOTs
Passed first time 90%. Typical mileage 23,832 (most between 17,123 and 31,925).
2022: 100% → 2023: 83% → 2024: 92% → 2025: 90%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.8%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.7%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (0.7%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (0.5%)
2022 hybrid
3,072 MOTs
Passed first time 86%. Typical mileage 33,382 (most between 23,203 and 47,841).
2023: 100% → 2024: 87% → 2025: 86%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.4%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (3.8%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.7%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (0.7%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (0.7%)
2022 diesel
1,666 MOTs
Passed first time 89%. Typical mileage 33,014 (most between 23,848 and 45,504).
2023: 100% → 2024: 97% → 2025: 89%
Most common failures
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.6%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.7%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.6%)
- Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (1.4%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (0.7%)
Where 2022 A3s fail
Wheels & tyres
7.0%
Lights & electrics
1.2%
Visibility & wipers
0.9%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.5%
Suspension & axles
0.5%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.3%
Brakes
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
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