Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A
From 6,040 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 254 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 | 254 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 168 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 79 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 28 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 25 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 15 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 8 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 88.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-As tested had between 21,352 and 38,342 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,263 median miles, the A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 6,040 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 254 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E S-A is 28,263 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,352 and 38,342 miles.
Buying a used A3 S Line 40 Tfsi E 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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