Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2001

62.1% pass rate

from 140 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 6.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 1.4% fail on Side repeaters
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.71% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.71% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.71% fail on Position lamp
14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (94% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 14% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 5.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.71% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.71% fail on Catalytic converter
14% fail on Suspension
- 3.6% fail on Springs
  - 3.6% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.6% fail on Coil spring
- 3.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.71% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.71% fail on Linkage
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 2.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.71% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.71% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.71% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.71% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.71% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint
8.6% fail on Brakes
- 4.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.1% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.71% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.71% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.71% fail on Rbt
      - 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
- 4.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 2.9% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 1.4% fail on Pedal
- 0.71% fail on Flexible brake hoses
7.9% fail on Tyres
- 4.3% fail on Condition
- 3.6% fail on Tread depth
6.4% fail on Steering
- 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.6% fail on Track rod end
- 2.1% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.1% fail on Steering rack
- 0.71% fail on Power steering
  - 0.71% fail on Pipes and hoses
5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 4.3% fail on Transmission
  - 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
    - 3.6% fail on Joints
  - 0.71% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.71% fail on Prop shaft
- 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.71% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.71% fail on Doors
  - 0.71% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.71% fail on Door condition
5.0% fail on Visibility
- 3.6% fail on Washers
- 1.4% fail on Wipers
2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.4% fail on Condition
  - 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas
- 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.71% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.71% fail on Registration plates
0.71% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.71% fail on Attachment