Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A
From 219 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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 | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator |
Typical mileage
Half of all S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-As tested had between 17,437 and 25,633 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,975 median miles, the S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A MOT pass rate?
The Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A has a 93.2% MOT pass rate based on 219 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Audi S3 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro S-A is 21,975 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,437 and 25,633 miles.
Buying a used S3 Vorsprung 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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