2020 Audi A3 · 30,419 MOT tests
2020 Audi A3 reliability
2020 Audi A3s fail 9.9% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 24 A3 years (30,419 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 9.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,865
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,419
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.1% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Brakes0.8%
- Suspension0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.47%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.91%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.52%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.33%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.56%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.61%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Audi A3 reliable?
2020 Audi A3s fail 9.9% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 24 A3 years (30,419 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.47% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.27% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (0.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Audi A3 shows 29,865 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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