Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A
From 404 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| tyre obviously under inflated | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-As tested had between 18,018 and 41,103 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,114 median miles, the A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A has a 92.3% MOT pass rate based on 404 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi A3 Technik 35 Tfsi Mhev S-A is 26,114 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,018 and 41,103 miles.
Buying a used A3 Technik 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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