2022 Audi A3 S Line 40 E S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,292 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Audi A3 S Line 40 E S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.1% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.6% in the 60-90k group versus 7.6% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,292

MOT tests analysed

9.9%

Fail rate

worse 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 S Line 40 E S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	8.5%	110
2	Visibility	1.4%	18
3	Lighting & signalling	1.0%	13
4	Suspension	0.5%	6
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	6
6	Road wheels	0.4%	5

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 S Line 40 E S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	19
2	Headlamp aim	14
3	Wipers	11
4	Washers	10
5	Shock absorbers	8
6	Service brake performance	7

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Audi A3 S Line 40 E S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	28.9%	373
2	Other defects	8.7%	112
3	Suspension	5.8%	75
4	Visibility	5.2%	67
5	Brakes	4.8%	62
6	Road wheels	1.7%	22

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 S Line 40 E S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	511	7.6%
30-60k	627	10.7%
60-90k	137	14.6%

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 S Line 40 E S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	66	6.1%
2025	1,225	10.1%

What to check before buying a 2022 A3 S Line 40 E S-A

Before buying a 2022 Audi A3 S Line 40 E S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 8.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (8.5% 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.
Visibility (1.4% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 S Line 40 E S-As pass their MOT?

90.1% of the 1,292 2022 Audi A3 S Line 40 E S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi A3 S Line 40 E S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 8.5% of tests, followed by visibility (1.4%).

Does the 2022 A3 S Line 40 E S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,292 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.