Audi A3 vs Audi Rs6 quattro auto: 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 quattro auto
81%
MOT pass rate · 100 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A3 (78%) and Audi Rs6 quattro auto (81%) 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 quattro auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,882 mi | 86,581 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 586,036 | 100 |
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 quattro auto
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A3 (78%) and Audi Rs6 quattro auto (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Audi A3 report Full Audi Rs6 quattro auto 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.