Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,629 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,629 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A3 E-Tron 40 S-A tends to fail
Share of Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A is about average for its age: 84% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 84%. 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 E-Tron 40 S-A MOT?
For Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (7.7% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).