Audi A3 vs Audi Rs6 estate tfsi: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A3
78%
MOT pass rate · 586,036 vehicles
Audi Rs6 estate tfsi
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A3 (78%) and Audi Rs6 estate tfsi (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A3 | Audi Rs6 estate tfsi |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 90% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 10% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,882 mi | 76,997 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 586,036 | 1 |
Most common faults
Audi A3
- 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Audi Rs6 estate tfsi
- front pads wearing thin
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A3 (78%) and Audi Rs6 estate tfsi (90%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.