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

Across 803 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A3 35 Mhev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.2% in the 60-90k group versus 6.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

803

MOT tests analysed

6.5%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.9

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 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.3%	43
2	Lighting & signalling	1.6%	13
3	Visibility	0.6%	5
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	4
5	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	2
6	Other defects	0.1%	1

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 35 Mhev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	13
2	Headlamp aim	13
3	Wipers	6
4	Registration plates	2
5	Stop lamp	2
6	SRS malfunction indicator lamp	2

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi A3 35 Mhev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.2%	186
2	Other defects	5.3%	43
3	Suspension	3.9%	31
4	Visibility	3.1%	25
5	Brakes	1.5%	12
6	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	3

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 35 Mhev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	572	6.1%
30-60k	191	6.3%
60-90k	38	13.2%

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 35 Mhev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	35	8.6%
2025	765	6.3%

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

Before buying a 2022 Audi A3 35 Mhev S-A, 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 (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (0.6% 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 35 Mhev S-As pass their MOT?

93.5% of the 803 2022 Audi A3 35 Mhev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 5.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.6%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.1% in the 0-30k band to 13.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 803 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.