2019 Audi A3 · 61,114 MOT tests
2019 Audi A3 reliability
2019 Audi A3s fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 A3 years (61,114 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 10.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,732
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,114
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.8% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.4%
- Brakes1.4%
- Suspension0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.36%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.01%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.53%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.47%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.28%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.91%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.9%)
Other years
Every Audi A3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Audi A3 reliable?
2019 Audi A3s fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 24 A3 years (61,114 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.87% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.36% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Audi A3 shows 34,732 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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