Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 364 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
364
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (86%)
Years Covered
2
About the Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A
The Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A was MOT tested 364 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 176 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 85%. 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 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, 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 Sport 35 TDI S-A by Year
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Questions about the Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A
Is the Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 364 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 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 86%.
Which year Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Audi A3 Sport 35 TDI S-A has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2021 model has the lowest at 85%, 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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