Audi A1 vs Audi Rs 3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A1
84%
MOT pass rate · 235,482 vehicles
Audi Rs 3
92%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A1 (84%) and Audi Rs 3 (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A1 | Audi Rs 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.5 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 5% | 5% |
| Average mileage | 67,791 mi | 42,878 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 235,482 | 10 |
Most common faults
Audi A1
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Audi Rs 3
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A1 (84%) and Audi Rs 3 (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Audi A1 report Full Audi Rs 3 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.