AUDI S3 MOT Pass Rate
86.5% of 2,049 AUDI S3 MOT tests pass.
The S3 has a pass rate of 86.5%, a little higher than the average across all AUDI models (83.6%).
The AUDI S3 passes its MOT 86.5% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 94.8% at 6–10 years to 78.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (18) | 18 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 94.8% | 286 | 67,719 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.0% | 1,096 | 83,724 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.3% | 649 | 120,871 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI S3
The most common reason the AUDI S3 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 39.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "too low".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.1% | too low |
| Suspension | 34.9% | fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 33.4% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.6% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Tyres | 20.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 4.8% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.5% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 2.1% | fixing missing |