88.5% — rank #50
Audi A3 MOT pass rate 88.5% — still strong at #50 on the leaderboard
Published 8 June 2026 · Free read
The last model on the top-50 leaderboard is still an Audi A3 with 677,723 tests.
Context matters: the table only includes models with at least 25,000 MOT tests. The Audi A3 at rank 50 still passes 88.5% of the time in the 5–10 year window.
The gap between first (Lexus RX at 94.1%) and fiftieth is real but narrower than headlines suggest — roughly five percentage points in this table.
Use the full table to see where your shortlist sits. Rank 30 and rank 5 can be closer than you expect.
Frequently asked questions
What does “88.5% — rank #50” mean in this MOT fact?
- The last model on the top-50 leaderboard is still an Audi A3 with 677,723 tests.
Is this MOT statistic a reliability rating?
- No. These figures describe recorded UK DVSA MOT outcomes for makes, models, or age bands. They do not prove breakdowns, repair bills, or the condition of one private sale.
Where does this data come from?
- UK DVSA MOT pass-rate table for popular used models aged 5–10 years.