MOT reliability
Audi S 3
5 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Audi S 3 vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Audi S 3 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 62,848 miles.
5
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
5,394
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi S 3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi S 3 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
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Brakes31%
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Visibility7%
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Other7%
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Steering3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Audi S 3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Audi S 3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S 3 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing off side brakes significantly faster than nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (1 times)
- engine covers undertrays fitted (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Audi S 3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 70,290 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,554 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 72,325 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 70,784 |
Audi S 3 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Audi S 3 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi S 3 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Audi S 3 in our data has covered around
62,848 miles.
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