Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
66.7% pass rate
from 207 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2002 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.8% fail on Springs
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.97% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.48% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.48% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.48% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.97% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.97% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.9% fail on Brake performance not tested (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.97% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt
          • 0.97% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.97% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.48% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.48% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.48% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.48% fail on Lever
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.97% fail on Emission control equipment (14 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.97% fail on Catalytic converter (20 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.48% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Transmission
      • 3.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.4% fail on Joints
        • 0.48% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.48% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.48% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.48% fail on Other body component
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
    • 0.48% fail on Floor
  • 4.3% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.48% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.97% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.48% fail on Requirements
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.97% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.97% fail on Registration plates

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