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Audi A3

The A3 is Audi's entry-level hatchback and one of its highest-volume models. Here's how it performs on DVSA's own data.

74.08%

MOT pass rate

Hatchback / saloon

Segment

Petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid

Fuel types available

Source: Brumble analysis of DVSA's 2025 MOT test year data, published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

What to know

The A3 tests below Audi's overall brand average of 78.4%, sitting essentially in line with the national average at 74.08%. This is a useful example of the premium badge not automatically translating to a premium result for the smaller, higher-volume end of a manufacturer's range.

The A3 shares much of its underlying platform with the VW Golf, which tests slightly better at 73.1%, and the two are worth cross-shopping if MOT reliability data is a priority alongside the badge and specification.

Check a specific A3's MOT history, tax status, and advisories by registration number.

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See how the Audi range compares overall, with model-by-model pass rates.

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