Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
63.6% pass rate
from 140 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.71% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.71% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 3.6% fail on Springs
      • 3.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.71% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.71% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.71% fail on Axles
      • 0.71% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.71% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.9% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.9% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Doors
      • 1.4% fail on Driver's door (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Door condition (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.71% fail on Door condition
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.71% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.71% fail on Bumpers
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Emission control equipment (31 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Catalytic converter (45 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.71% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.71% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.71% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 5.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.9% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.71% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.71% fail on Steering play
      • 0.71% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.71% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.71% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.71% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas

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