Audi S3 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
74.8% pass rate
from 377 tests in 2021
(28% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi S3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Springs
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.27% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 3.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.27% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.27% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes (57% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.80% fail on Transmission
      • 0.80% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.80% fail on Joints
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Other body component
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.80% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.80% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Steering
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.27% fail on Steering rack

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