Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 10,645 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
94%
Total Tests
10,645
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (94%)
Years Covered
3
About the Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A
The Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A was MOT tested 10,645 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 94%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 3,723 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 93%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 29,860 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 23,700 miles.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A by Year
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Questions about the Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A
Is the Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A averages a 94% MOT pass rate, from 10,645 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Audi A3 S Line 35 TFSI MHEV S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 93%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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