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Audi S3 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·7,473 DVSA tests·2024
Across 7,473 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 77% of Audi S3 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and seat belts.
77%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 81% of peers
+16.7 pts
MOT pass rate by age
8 to 12 years
3,300 tests · fleet 73%
89%
13 years and older
4,173 tests · fleet 61%
77%
Where the S3 fails
Suspension95
Brakes97
Body & structure98
Steering99
Tyres97
Lights & electrics95
Holds up better on steering, seat belts, visibility.
Share of 13 years and older Audi S3 MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Audi S3 tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Audi S3 models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Audi S3 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Audi S3 holds up well for its age: 77% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 81% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Audi S3?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Audi S3 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 89%; and 13 years and older, 77%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Audi S3 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Audi S3 versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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