‹ Audi A32013 Audi A3: MOT pass rate and common faults
26,933 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
73.3%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2013 Audi A373.3%
- All 2013 cars65.8%
Check a specific A3
Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 7,197 failed first MOTs with a fault in each area. A test can count in more than one area, so these add up to more than 100%.
- Suspension41.7%
- Lights and electrics29.5%
- Tyres26.2%
- Brakes17.7%
- Noise, emissions, leaks10.9%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors10.6%
- Body, chassis, structure4.7%
- Seat belts and airbags3.8%
- Number plates and VIN1.5%
- Steering0.9%
Typical mileage at test103,600
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2013 Audi A3
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.