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Audi A3 s line 35 tdi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 385 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

385

Best Year

2019 (92%)

Years Covered

3

About the Audi A3 s line 35 tdi

The Audi A3 s line 35 tdi has been tested 385 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 215 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. With just a 4 point spread, the A3 s line 35 tdi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 44,038 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 33,925 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)
£1,037
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,487
Per month£124/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Audi A3 s line 35 tdi?

vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average+0% (90% avg)
Best to worst year spread4 percentage points

Audi A3 s line 35 tdi by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202190%3033,925 mi
202088%14046,333 mi
201992%21544,038 mi

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