Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi
From 2,718 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer A3 Sport 30 Tfsis fare better: 2021 models pass at 91.7% vs 89.5% for 2020.
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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 58 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 | 58 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 45 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 12 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 Sport 30 Tfsis tested had between 12,171 and 33,501 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,112 median miles, the A3 Sport 30 Tfsi has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,718 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 58 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 Sport 30 Tfsi is 23,112 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,171 and 33,501 miles.
Buying a used A3 Sport 30 Tfsi?
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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