MOT reliability
Audi S line
11 vehicles · 150 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Audi S line vehicles and 150 completed MOT tests, the Audi S line has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,252 miles.
11
Vehicles
150
MOT tests
8,055
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi S line problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi S line MOT tests:
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Other60%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Body & structure6%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
Audi S line pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 10 | 100% |
| 4 | 10 | 100% |
| 5 | 13 | 69% |
| 6 | 12 | 83% |
| 7 | 13 | 69% |
| 8 | 12 | 75% |
| 9 | 11 | 64% |
| 10 | 12 | 75% |
| 11 | 9 | 89% |
| 12 | 11 | 64% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 9 | 67% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6), Petrol (5)
Most common Audi S line MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S line MOT tests:
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (11 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (11 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
Audi S line pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 201,490 |
| 2011 | 2 | 13 | 85% | 57,679 |
| 2007 | 2 | 43 | 72% | 153,308 |
| 2006 | 2 | 29 | 76% | 150,936 |
| 2005 | 3 | 34 | 74% | 115,808 |
| 2004 | 1 | 19 | 74% | 127,016 |
Audi S line reliability FAQ
Across 11 Audi S line vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi S line MOT issues are:
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Audi S line in our data has covered around
127,252 miles.
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