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Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 reliable? We analysed 626 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 626 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.9%
Typical Mileage
116,574mi
Annual Mileage
8,942mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 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 Sp Edtn TDI 138.

Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,196 mi/yr
Typical
8,942 mi/yr
Average
9,088 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,312 mi/yr

Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
116,574 mi
75th Percentile
140,648 mi
95th Percentile
179,320 mi
Max Recorded
215,276 mi

How Does the Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 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 Sp Edtn TDI 138 THIS CAR 83.9% 626 116,574 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
Volkswagen Transporter T32 H-line TDI 4M 85.8% 1,079 45,278 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138?

The Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.9% across 626 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 owner drives around 8,942 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.

Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 reliable?
Based on 626 MOT tests, the Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 has a 83.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 do per year?
The typical Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 does around 8,942 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi A3 S Line Sp Edtn TDI 138?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.