Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi
From 203 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 a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| a shock absorber which has negligible damping effect | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 Sport 35 Tdis tested had between 29,620 and 51,676 miles on the clock.
At 43,082 median miles, the A3 Sport 35 Tdi has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 203 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tdi is 43,082 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,620 and 51,676 miles.
Buying a used A3 Sport 35 Tdi?
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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