Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 6,616 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 6,616 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A3 S Line 35 Tfsi tends to fail
Share of Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi 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.
Holds up better than average on suspension, visibility, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 82% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; and 4 to 7 years, 92%. 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 Tfsi MOT?
For Audi A3 S Line 35 Tfsi cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.1% of tests vs 3% fleet).