Audi A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa
From 2,477 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 99 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 | 99 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 28 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 15 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 91.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, number plate does not conform to the specified requirements |
| 2021 | 90.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 91.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sas tested had between 13,654 and 30,818 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,363 median miles, the A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 2,477 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 99 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 Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa is 21,363 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,654 and 30,818 miles.
Buying a used A3 S Line Ed 1 35 Tfsi Mhev 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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