Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
74.2% pass rate
from 302 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.66% fail on Stop lamp (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.66% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.66% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.99% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.33% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.33% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.33% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.33% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.0% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.33% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.33% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.33% fail on Door condition
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.33% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 0.99% fail on Washers
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
    • 0.66% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Steering
    • 0.66% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.66% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment

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