Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI reliable? We analysed 3,725 real MOT tests across 1,492 vehicles to find out.
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The Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI.
Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 121 | 86.8% | 16,033 | 21,995 | 27,435 |
| 2022 | 637 | 89.8% | 16,458 | 22,517 | 31,221 |
| 2021 | 1,578 | 88.7% | 21,182 | 30,222 | 41,428 |
| 2020 | 1,293 | 89.5% | 19,805 | 27,890 | 38,412 |
How Long Does a Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI Last?
Based on 1,492 Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI vehicles on UK roads.
Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.8% MOT pass rate from 637 tests
86.8% MOT pass rate from 121 tests
The best year to buy a used Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.8% across 637 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI THIS CAR | 89.0% | 3,725 | 27,896 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Glb 200 AMG Line Premium Auto | 91.5% | 5,002 | 28,398 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Audi A3 S Line Edition 1 35 TFSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.0% across 3,725 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI 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 Edition 1 35 TFSI owner drives around 6,961 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.