MOT reliability
Audi S3 a3
2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Audi S3 a3 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Audi S3 a3 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,425 miles.
2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
10,056
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi S3 a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi S3 a3 MOT tests:
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Emissions & nuisance50%
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Body & structure28%
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Brakes11%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Audi S3 a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Audi S3 a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S3 a3 MOT tests:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to back box union (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Audi S3 a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 23 | 78% | 109,425 |
Audi S3 a3 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Audi S3 a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi S3 a3 MOT issues are:
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)); Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)).
The typical Audi S3 a3 in our data has covered around
109,425 miles.
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