Audi A6 vs Audi S3 sportsback: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Audi A6
78%
MOT pass rate · 246,602 vehicles
Audi S3 sportsback
100%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi S3 sportsback (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Audi A6 | Audi S3 sportsback |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 100% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 0% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.7 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 136,441 mi | 62,089 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 246,602 | 1 |
Most common faults
Audi A6
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 S3 sportsback
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Audi A6 (78%) and Audi S3 sportsback (100%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Audi A6 report Full Audi S3 sportsback 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.