2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Audi A3 MOT pass rate and common faults

26,039 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 26,039 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    1,226 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    760 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    613 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.2%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.5%
  2. Lights & electrics9.4%
  3. Tyres8.4%
  4. Brakes7.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Audi A3?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2013 Audi A3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 26,039 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi A3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Audi A3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).