MOT reliability
Audi S3 tfsi
18 vehicles · 134 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Audi S3 tfsi vehicles and 134 completed MOT tests, the Audi S3 tfsi has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 50,855 miles.
18
Vehicles
134
MOT tests
6,199
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi S3 tfsi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi S3 tfsi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Brakes31%
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Other13%
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Visibility4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Audi S3 tfsi pass rate by age
How the Audi S3 tfsi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 95% |
| 4 | 21 | 86% |
| 5 | 22 | 82% |
| 6 | 18 | 94% |
| 7 | 18 | 94% |
| 8 | 15 | 87% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Audi S3 tfsi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S3 tfsi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating. (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
Audi S3 tfsi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 30,296 |
| 2019 | 4 | 25 | 80% | 47,725 |
| 2018 | 4 | 28 | 86% | 42,674 |
| 2017 | 4 | 29 | 93% | 37,050 |
| 2016 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 75,631 |
| 2015 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 61,359 |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 100,933 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 34,146 |
Audi S3 tfsi reliability FAQ
Across 18 Audi S3 tfsi vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi S3 tfsi MOT issues are:
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)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides fronts lipped on the edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Audi S3 tfsi in our data has covered around
50,855 miles.
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