Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa
From 546 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and number plate does not conform to the specified requirements. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 15 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 cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 1 |
| seat belt retractor not functioning as intended | 1 |
| obligatory mirror or device inoperative, excessively damaged or insecure | 1 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sas tested had between 22,800 and 43,318 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,658 median miles, the A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 546 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa is 29,658 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,800 and 43,318 miles.
Buying a used A3 S Line Comp 45 Tfsi E Sa?
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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