Audi A3 35 MOT data by year
The Audi A3 35 appears in 7,621 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2019–2023. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility, and its overall pass rate is 92.3%.
7,621
MOT tests analysed
92.3%
Pass rate
7.7%
Fail rate
2019–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 689 | 91.1% | 8.8% | Tyres |
| 2020 | 4,200 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 1,439 | 92.4% | 7.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 429 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 119 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.1% | 80 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 53 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 41 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 31 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 20 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 13 |
Methodology & source. Based on 7,621 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.