Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,162 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,162 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 90% of Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A tends to fail
Share of Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI 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 body & structure, lights & electrics, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A holds up well for its age: 90% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 70% of similar-age models. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 90%. 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 S Line 35 TDI S-A MOT?
For Audi A3 S Line 35 TDI S-A cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (5.4% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).