2022 Audi A3 30 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,378 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A3 30, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.6% in the 60-90k group versus 6.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.3% | 125 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.7% | 41 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 25 |
| 4 | Suspension | 0.9% | 21 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 11 |
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 | 43 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 39 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 21 |
| 4 | Washers | 14 |
| 5 | Wipers | 12 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 9 |
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 | 27.2% | 646 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.5% | 202 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.8% | 162 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 83 |
| 5 | Brakes | 2.6% | 63 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.3% | 7 |
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 | 1,562 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 709 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 95 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,150 | 7.5% |
| Diesel | 228 | 9.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 51 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 2,327 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 A3 30
Before buying a 2022 Audi A3 30, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.3% 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 (1.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.1% 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 30s pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 2,378 2022 Audi A3 30 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A3 30?
Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.7%).
Does the 2022 A3 30 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,378 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.