Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A
From 1,839 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 56 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 | 56 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 32 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-As tested had between 20,656 and 44,967 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,638 median miles, the A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A has a 90.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,839 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 56 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 S Line 35 Tdi S-A is 28,638 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,656 and 44,967 miles.
Buying a used A3 S Line 35 Tdi 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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