Audi A3: tyres MOT failures
Of the 2,507,563 Audi A3 MOT tests in this dataset, 6.3% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2004 and 2006 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14,443 | 6.0% |
| 2004 | 31,713 | 6.9% |
| 2005 | 66,781 | 6.9% |
| 2006 | 94,332 | 7.0% |
| 2007 | 109,642 | 6.8% |
| 2008 | 134,693 | 6.5% |
| 2009 | 152,691 | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 167,101 | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 140,342 | 6.7% |
| 2012 | 162,730 | 6.9% |
| 2013 | 165,904 | 6.1% |
| 2014 | 228,503 | 5.8% |
| 2015 | 238,533 | 6.2% |
| 2016 | 218,765 | 6.1% |
| 2017 | 189,219 | 5.9% |
| 2018 | 150,904 | 6.2% |
| 2019 | 94,473 | 6.2% |
| 2020 | 52,333 | 6.2% |
| 2021 | 45,506 | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 20,010 | 6.9% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | 3.7% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.