2022 Audi A3 S Line 1 35 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 509 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A3 S Line 1 35, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 90.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 8.3% | 42 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 4 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.6% | 3 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 2 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.4% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 21 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 4 |
| 3 | Washers | 2 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 2 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.0% | 112 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.3% | 27 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 17 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 8 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.8% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 386 | 9.3% |
| 30-60k | 112 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A3 S Line 1 35
Before buying a 2022 Audi A3 S Line 1 35, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (8.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Audi A3 S Line 1 35s pass their MOT?
90.2% of the 509 2022 Audi A3 S Line 1 35 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A3 S Line 1 35?
Tyres, recorded in 8.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).
Does the 2022 A3 S Line 1 35 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.3% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 509 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.