Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 181 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

181

Model Years

2019 to 2020

Years Covered

About the Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI

The Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI was MOT tested 181 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 46,405 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 37,971 miles.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

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.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)

vs Audi brand average+5% (90% avg)

Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	94%	89	37,971 mi
2019	96%	92	46,405 mi

Questions about the Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI

Is the Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Audi A3 S Line Black Edition 35 TDI averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 181 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.