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Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi reliability

MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,183 real DVSA tests · 2024

Across 1,183 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on visibility and suspension.

92%
pass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 64% of similar-age models
In line with fleet
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MOT pass rate by age

Up to 3 years
1,183 tests · fleet 89%
In line with fleet
92%

Where the A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi tends to fail

Share of Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.

Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres96
Lights & electrics99

Holds up better than average on visibility, suspension, emissions & leaks.

Common questions

Is the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi reliable?

On 2024 MOT data the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi is about average for its age: 92% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 64% of similar-age models.

What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi?

First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi in 2024: up to 3 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 Edition 1 35 Tfsi MOT?

No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 Tfsi versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).

Other Audi models

A3 · 80%A4 · 66%A1 · 76%A5 · 80%TT · 70%A6 · 84%
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