Audi A3 35 S-A MOT data by year
The Audi A3 35 S-A appears in 1,265 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2020–2024. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility, and its overall pass rate is 89.5%.
1,265
MOT tests analysed
89.5%
Pass rate
10.5%
Fail rate
2020–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 427 | 89.5% | 10.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.0% | 76 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 24 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.7% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.4% | 18 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.3% | 17 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.9% | 12 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 8 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 4 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,265 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.