Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A
From 1,353 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-As fare better: 2021 models pass at 90% vs 93.3% 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 tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 26 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 | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 16 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| 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 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-As tested had between 16,791 and 37,815 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,057 median miles, the A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,353 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 26 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 Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A is 27,057 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,791 and 37,815 miles.
Buying a used A3 Sport 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A?
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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