Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi
From 1,528 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 43 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 | 43 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 31 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 Sport 35 Tfsis tested had between 19,544 and 36,003 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,777 median miles, the A3 Sport 35 Tfsi has 0.034 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 1,528 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 43 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi is 23,777 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,544 and 36,003 miles.
Buying a used A3 Sport 35 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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