Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 1999

62.3% pass rate

from 69 tests in 2021

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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 8.7% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 8.7% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 8.7% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 5.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 4.3% fail on Doors (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Driver's door (27 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 2.9% fail on Door condition (21 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Catch
- 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.9% fail on Body (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Panel (20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Seats
  - 1.4% fail on Driver's seat
16% fail on Brakes
- 5.8% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 2.9% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (15 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.9% fail on Rbt
      - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
- 5.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.4% fail on Brake discs
  - 1.4% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 1.4% fail on Cable
    - 1.4% fail on Lever
- 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 1.4% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 10% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.9% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.9% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
16% fail on Suspension
- 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 5.8% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.3% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.4% fail on Springs
  - 1.4% fail on Coil springs
    - 1.4% fail on Coil spring
- 1.4% fail on Other suspension component
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 10% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 10% fail on Spark ignition
    - 8.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.9% fail on Emission control equipment (19 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      - 2.9% fail on Catalytic converter (25 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested
- 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
5.8% fail on Visibility
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
5.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 4.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 1.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
2.9% fail on Steering
- 2.9% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.9% fail on Steering rack
- 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.4% fail on Track rod end
1.4% fail on Road Wheels
- 1.4% fail on Attachment