Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A
From 5,187 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer S3 Tfsi Quattro S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.4% vs 94.2% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 107 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 107 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 57 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 33 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 17 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 10 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 6 |
| windscreen or window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.4% | brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 95.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 94.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all S3 Tfsi Quattro S-As tested had between 16,416 and 28,600 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,801 median miles, the S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A has 0.022 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A has a 94.9% MOT pass rate based on 5,187 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 107 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A is 22,801 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,416 and 28,600 miles.
Buying a used S3 Tfsi Quattro S-A?
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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