Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E S A (2021)
2021 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E S A
CarHunch analysed 2,212 real MOT records for the 2021 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E hybrid is a notably reliable performer, with an 89.9% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the 80% UK average—and only 10% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This is a clean, modern hybrid powertrain with no significant fuel-type reliability splits to worry about.
These cars are running at a sensible 33,793 miles median for their age, suggesting careful ownership, and they're averaging just 0.26 failures per vehicle, which speaks to solid build quality. The 1.8 advisories per car are mainly minor wear items rather than structural concerns, so if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focused on the hybrid battery health and any electrics issues would be prudent.
What to check before buying a 2021 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 2,211 | 89.9% | 0.26 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Audi A3 Sport 40 TFSI E S A vehicles fall between 24,417 and 46,213 miles.
MOT History Averages
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