Audi A3 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
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Reliability Trend
💡 The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been improving while the Audi A3 has remained stable.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | Audi A3 | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.6% | 95.7% |
| 2020 | 89.7% | 86.9% |
| 2019 | 89.2% | 88.0% |
| 2018 | 88.8% | 86.6% |
| 2017 | 88.5% | 84.0% |
| 2016 | 87.0% | 81.9% |
| 2015 | 84.9% | 78.1% |
| 2014 | 83.2% | 75.9% |
| 2013 | 80.7% | 74.0% |
| 2012 | 76.1% | 70.4% |
| 2011 | 74.9% | 69.3% |
| 2010 | 73.4% | 66.4% |
| 2009 | 72.3% | 63.8% |
| 2008 | 69.9% | 60.8% |
| 2007 | 68.5% | 59.8% |
| 2006 | 65.7% | 58.5% |
| 2005 | 62.2% | 58.3% |
| 2004 | 59.4% | 52.4% |
| 2003 | 56.7% | 54.2% |
| 2002 | 53.6% | 51.6% |
| 2001 | 53.6% | 54.7% |
| 2000 | 50.9% | 53.8% |
| 1999 | 49.1% | 53.8% |
| 1998 | 47.2% | 53.9% |
| 1997 | 45.4% | — |
| 1996 | 42.2% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.