‹ Audi A32014 Audi A3: MOT pass rate and common faults
38,523 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
77.3%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2014 Audi A377.3%
- All 2014 cars68.6%
Check a specific A3
Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 8,728 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%.
- Suspension33.4%
- Tyres29.7%
- Lights and electrics27.9%
- Brakes16.6%
- Noise, emissions, leaks13.6%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors11.6%
- Body, chassis, structure3.4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.3%
- Number plates and VIN1.4%
- Steering0.9%
Typical mileage at test91,800
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2014 Audi A3
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.