Audi A3 sport 35 tdi s-a
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 364 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
364
Best Year
2020 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Audi A3 sport 35 tdi s-a
The Audi A3 sport 35 tdi s-a has been tested 364 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 86% pass rate from 176 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 85%. With just a 1 point spread, the A3 sport 35 tdi s-a is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 47,228 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 44,679 miles.
Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the A3 sport 35 tdi s-a is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Audi models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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