‹ Audi A32016 Audi A3: MOT pass rate and common faults
38,650 first MOTs in 2025 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count
82.8%passed first time
Share of first MOT tests passed with no repairs. Repairs made at the test centre count as a fail.
- 2016 Audi A382.8%
- All 2016 cars74.9%
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Its own MOT history, free.
Most common failure areas
Share of the 6,640 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%.
- Tyres40.1%
- Lights and electrics24.0%
- Suspension20.0%
- Brakes14.8%
- Windscreen, wipers, mirrors12.8%
- Noise, emissions, leaks7.7%
- Body, chassis, structure3.4%
- Seat belts and airbags3.0%
- Number plates and VIN2.1%
- Steering1.4%
- Wheels0.8%
Typical mileage at test72,400
Median odometer reading at the 2025 MOT, in miles.
What MOT data can't tell you about any 2016 Audi A3
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.