2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Audi A3 MOT pass rate and common faults

20,085 MOT tests in 2024. 87.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time87.9%
Failed or needed repairs12.1%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,085 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    809 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    400 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    327 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    189 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.3%
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    105 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Brakes2.0%
  3. Lights & electrics1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Suspension1.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Audi A3?

In 2024, 87.9% of 2019 Audi A3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,085 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Audi A3?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Audi A3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).