Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a reliable? We analysed 11,746 real MOT tests across 5,134 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a.
Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 517 | 87.6% | 24,334 | 37,387 | 53,583 |
| 2022 | 1,672 | 88.4% | 24,438 | 36,232 | 50,397 |
| 2021 | 8,586 | 88.2% | 25,172 | 35,747 | 51,079 |
| 2020 | 580 | 88.4% | 20,713 | 30,372 | 43,345 |
How Long Does a Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Last?
Based on 5,134 Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.4% MOT pass rate from 580 tests
87.6% MOT pass rate from 517 tests
The best year to buy a used Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.4% across 580 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a THIS CAR | 88.2% | 11,746 | 35,906 mi | — yrs |
| Audi A3 | 78% | 7,415,025 | 78,776 mi | 29 yrs |
| Audi A4 | 76.1% | 7,096,957 | 96,834 mi | 31 yrs |
| Audi A6 | 78.4% | 2,724,792 | 98,890 mi | 31 yrs |
| BMW F 650 Gs | 91.6% | 7,836 | 16,588 mi | 22 yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-aShould you buy a used Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a?
The Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 11,746 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Audi A3 S Line 40 TFSI E S-a owner drives around 8,140 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.