Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
70.3% pass rate
from 377 tests in 2021
(27% better than other 2007 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Springs
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.80% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.27% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (66% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.80% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.80% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
  • 8.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.7% fail on Spark ignition (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emission control equipment (45 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Catalytic converter (70 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.27% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.4% fail on Joints
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.27% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.27% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.27% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (59% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.27% fail on Cable
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.80% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.27% fail on Belt(s)/padding

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