2015 Audi A3 · 145,317 MOT tests
2015 Audi A3 reliability
2015 Audi A3s fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 A3 years (145,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 16.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 67,698
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 145,317
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Suspension3.1%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.19%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.88%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.45%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.91%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.92%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.91%)
Other years
Every Audi A3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Audi A3 reliable?
2015 Audi A3s fail 16.8% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 A3 years (145,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.19% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.19% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Audi A3 shows 67,698 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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