Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A
From 1,507 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 73 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 73 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 62 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 20 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 16 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 68.6% of A3 E-Tron 40 S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.9% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 E-Tron 40 S-As tested had between 20,737 and 45,475 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,876 median miles, the A3 E-Tron 40 S-A has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A has a 86.1% MOT pass rate based on 1,507 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 73 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 E-Tron 40 S-A is 30,876 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,737 and 45,475 miles.
Buying a used A3 E-Tron 40 S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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