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Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
72.5% pass rate
from 276 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2009 cars)
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.4% fail on Suspension
    • 6.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.72% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.36% fail on Horn
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.72% fail on Brake performance (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.72% fail on Transmission
      • 0.72% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.72% fail on Joints
    • 0.36% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.36% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Emission control equipment (58 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Catalytic converter (100 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.36% fail on Steering
    • 0.36% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.36% fail on Track rod end

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