2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Audi A3 MOT pass rate and common faults

37,161 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 37,161 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    1,497 marked dangerous
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    940 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    695 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Lights & electrics7.8%
  3. Suspension7.4%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.6%

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 2014 Audi A3?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2014 Audi A3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 37,161 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Audi A3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2014 Audi A3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).