Audi A3 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 654,348 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 654,348 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 80% of Audi A3 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A3 tends to fail
Share of Audi A3 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Audi A3 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi A3 holds up well for its age: 80% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 65% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A3?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A3 in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 89%; 8 to 12 years, 80%; and 13 years and older, 63%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi A3 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi A3 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).