MOT reliability
Audi S3 tfsi quattro
191 vehicles · 180 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 191 Audi S3 tfsi quattro vehicles and 180 completed MOT tests, the Audi S3 tfsi quattro has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,324 miles.
191
Vehicles
180
MOT tests
6,374
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi S3 tfsi quattro problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi S3 tfsi quattro MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Brakes29%
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Other21%
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Visibility8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Audi S3 tfsi quattro pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (163), Other (28)
Most common Audi S3 tfsi quattro MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S3 tfsi quattro MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on a zone (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- under trays fitted (1 times)
- 225/40R18 (1 times)
Audi S3 tfsi quattro pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 13 | 85% | 32,787 |
| 2016 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 82,131 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 68,992 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 43,704 |
Audi S3 tfsi quattro reliability FAQ
Across 191 Audi S3 tfsi quattro vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi S3 tfsi quattro MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Audi S3 tfsi quattro in our data has covered around
76,324 miles.
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