Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
77.3% pass rate
from 176 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Suspension
    • 6.3% fail on Springs
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.57% fail on Suspension arm
  • 7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.57% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.57% fail on Wipers
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.57% fail on Transmission
      • 0.57% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.57% fail on Joints
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Condition

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