AUDI S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-A MOT Pass Rate
95.3% of 1,448 AUDI S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-A MOT tests pass.
The S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-A passes its MOT 95.3% of the time — well above the average across all AUDI models, which sits at 83.6%.
The AUDI S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-A passes its MOT 95.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.2% at 0–3 years versus 95.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 189 | 23,317 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.5% | 1,259 | 30,154 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the AUDI S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-A
The most common reason the AUDI S3 TFSI QUATTRO S-A fails its MOT is tyres — present in 71.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 71.3% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.3% | too low |
| Visibility | 16.3% | not working |
| Brakes | 15.0% | worn down to wear indicator |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 5.0% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |