2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,144 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

3,144

MOT tests analysed

8.2%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	7.1%	223
2	Visibility	0.7%	22
3	Lighting & signalling	0.7%	21
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	12
5	Other defects	0.2%	7
6	Suspension	0.2%	7

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	72
2	Headlamp aim	23
3	Wipers	13
4	Washers	11
5	Registration plates	9
6	SRS malfunction indicator lamp	8

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	27.6%	868
2	Other defects	5.1%	162
3	Suspension	5.1%	160
4	Visibility	2.3%	71
5	Brakes	1.5%	46
6	Lighting & signalling	0.2%	5

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,233	7.8%
30-60k	868	8.9%
60-90k	41	12.2%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	120	5.8%
2025	3,022	8.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (7.1% 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.
Visibility (0.7% 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.
Lighting & signalling (0.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 35 Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

91.8% of the 3,144 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by visibility (0.7%).

Does the 2022 A3 S Line 35 Mhev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,144 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.