Audi Rs
From 631 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 15 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 21.2% of Rs failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 89.5% | emissions levels exceed default limits, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator |
Typical mileage
Half of all Rss tested had between 56,195 and 90,108 miles on the clock.
At 76,923 median miles, the Rs has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi Rs MOT pass rate?
The Audi Rs has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 631 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi Rs?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi Rs is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi Rs at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi Rs is 76,923 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 56,195 and 90,108 miles.
Buying a used Rs?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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