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Audi S3 MOT pass rate and common problems

86.0% of Audi S3s passed the 2024 MOT (5,719 first tests): 83.4% at the first attempt and 2.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 38% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 62.1 (95% CI 58.6–65.8; 100 = normal).

Audi S3 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate86.0%incl. 2.7% fixed at the test centre20245719
Passed at the first attempt83.4%all first tests20245719
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 58.6–65.8)62.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 147 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20245719
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks6.4per 1004.6 same-age2019–202424624
Dangerous defects8.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202424624
Advisory items99.0per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202424624
strip · Audi S3 · MOT Risk Index · 62.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Audi S3. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 147 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 127 and 166 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Audi S3 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank147of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20245719
Best rank within its 95% interval127rankother models held where they are20245719
Worst rank within its 95% interval166rankother models held where they are20245719

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 51.2 to 62.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on an Audi S3 MOT, and how often?

Audi S3 MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 12.5 per 100 tests, against 20.6 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 24,624).

bar · Audi S3 · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 12.5 vs 20.6 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.5per 10020.62019–20243076
Suspension10.8per 10017.92019–20242667
Tyres7.5per 1009.12019–20241848
Body, chassis, structure6.9per 1006.82019–20241701
Brakes6.8per 10013.42019–20241675
Noise, emissions and leaks6.4per 1004.62019–20241577

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 24,624 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Audi S3 compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Audi S3 is tyres at age 4: 5.8 failures per 100 tests, against 4.5 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 852).

bullet · Audi S3 · Tyres, age 3 · 4.9 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 4.9 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.5 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 5.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.4 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.7 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.7 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.2 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 34.9per 1004.22019–20242268
Brakes, age 30.5per 1001.82019–20242268
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–20242268
Tyres, age 45.8per 1004.52019–2024852
Brakes, age 41.4per 1002.42019–2024852
Suspension, age 40.7per 1001.22019–2024852
Tyres, age 53.7per 1005.12019–2024947
Brakes, age 51.2per 1003.12019–2024947
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.7per 1002.22019–2024947
Tyres, age 63.4per 1005.52019–20241154
Brakes, age 62.2per 1003.82019–20241154
Suspension, age 62.0per 1003.72019–20241154
Tyres, age 73.4per 1006.02019–20241342
Brakes, age 71.4per 1004.52019–20241342
Suspension, age 73.0per 1005.72019–20241342
Tyres, age 84.5per 1006.32019–20241616
Brakes, age 82.3per 1005.42019–20241616
Suspension, age 83.6per 1007.82019–20241616

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi S3's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Audi S3 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is body, chassis, structure: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 15.8% of the time.

funnel · Audi S3 · Body, chassis, structure · 15.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on body, chassis, structure: 15.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure15.8% next failmedian model2019–2024698
Suspension15.1% next failmedian model2019–20241952
Noise, emissions and leaks9.1% next failmedian model2019–2024910
Brakes8.3% next failmedian model2019–20242891
Tyres7.5% next failmedian model2019–20243360
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024733

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Audi S3 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Audi S3 MOTs flag tyres most: 32.3 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 24,624).

bar · Audi S3 · Tyres · 32.3 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres32.3per 10039.72019–20247951
Brakes27per 10034.72019–20246637
Suspension19.2per 10026.22019–20244735
Noise, emissions and leaks5.5per 1005.22019–20241352
Non-component advisories4.5per 1007.82019–20241107
Body, chassis, structure4.4per 1004.62019–20241090

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 24,624 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on an Audi S3?

For Audi S3s aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 4.1% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,552).

bar · Audi S3 · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.6% next fail2019–2024604
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–2024604
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 151 cars)5.3% next fail2019–2024151
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 151 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024151
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 56 cars)10.7% next fail2019–202456
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20241262
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20241262
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241262
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20241262
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20241262
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20241262
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 444 cars)4.0% next fail2019–2024444
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 444 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024444
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 444 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024444
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 444 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024444
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 209 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024209
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 209 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024209
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 209 cars)3.4% next fail2019–2024209
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20242552
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20242552
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20242552
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20242552
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242552
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–20242552
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20242552
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20242552
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20242552
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.9% next fail2019–20241059
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20241059
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20241059
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20241059
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20241059
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.5% next fail2019–20241059
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20241059
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–2024572
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–2024572
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–2024572
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–2024572
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–2024572
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–2024572
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.4% next fail2019–2024572
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–20242181
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.4% next fail2019–20242181
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20242181
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20242181
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20242181
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–20242181
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20242181
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20242181
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242181
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242181
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242181
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–20241098
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.7% next fail2019–20241098
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20241098
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20241098
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20241098
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20241098
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.0% next fail2019–20241098
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241098
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241098
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241098
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–2024981
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.8% next fail2019–2024981
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.0% next fail2019–2024981
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–2024981
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–2024981
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–2024981
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–2024981
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–2024981
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–2024981
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass9.5% next fail2019–20241510
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.4% next fail2019–20241510
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass8.2% next fail2019–20241510
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20241510
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20241510
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20241510
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20241510
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241510
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241510
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20241510
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory13.5% next fail2019–2024932
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory12.0% next fail2019–2024932
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.5% next fail2019–2024932
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.3% next fail2019–2024932
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–2024932
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–2024932
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–2024932
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–2024932
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–2024932
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–2024932
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–2024932
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail15.5% next fail2019–2024882
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–2024882
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail10.5% next fail2019–2024882
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–2024882
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.8% next fail2019–2024882
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–2024882
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–2024882
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024882
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024882
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–2024882
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass11.2% next fail2019–2024974
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.3% next fail2019–2024974
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–2024974
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–2024974
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–2024974
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–2024974
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–2024974
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–2024974
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–2024974
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–2024974
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory18.5% next fail2019–2024747
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory16.9% next fail2019–2024747
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.9% next fail2019–2024747
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.6% next fail2019–2024747
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–2024747
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–2024747
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–2024747
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–2024747
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–2024747
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail23.3% next fail2019–2024890
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail17.5% next fail2019–2024890
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.5% next fail2019–2024890
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail12.0% next fail2019–2024890
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–2024890
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–2024890
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–2024890
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail6.1% next fail2019–2024890
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024890
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–2024890
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)11.2% next fail2019–2024347
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)9.5% next fail2019–2024347
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)8.6% next fail2019–2024347
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)7.5% next fail2019–2024347
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024347
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024347
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024347
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024347
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 347 cars)1.4% next fail2019–2024347
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)16.5% next fail2019–2024351
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)15.4% next fail2019–2024351
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)14.0% next fail2019–2024351
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)10.3% next fail2019–2024351
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)8.6% next fail2019–2024351
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)8.0% next fail2019–2024351
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)6.0% next fail2019–2024351
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024351
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 351 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024351
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)26.7% next fail2019–2024382
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)21.2% next fail2019–2024382
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)17.8% next fail2019–2024382
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)15.7% next fail2019–2024382
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)13.6% next fail2019–2024382
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024382
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)11.5% next fail2019–2024382
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024382
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail (rough estimate: 382 cars)4.2% next fail2019–2024382

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does an Audi S3 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Audi S3 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 38.2 major and 13.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Audi S3 · Dangerous defects · 8.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.3per 10011.22019–202424624

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 24,624 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Audi S3 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Audi S3 go from 8.0% at age 3 to 26.8% at age 17 (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 22.2–32.0%), against 43.1% for all cars aged 17 (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 22.2–32.0%) (2024, n = 5,719).

line · Audi S3 · Age 3 · 8.0 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 8.0. Age 17 (rough esti: 26.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.0% failed first time12.420241590
Age 48.9% failed first time13.12024626
Age 6 (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 4.8–27.3%)12.1% failed first time17.5202433
Age 7 (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 3.3–19.6%)8.3% failed first time20.2202448
Age 8 (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 5.6–19.9%)10.8% failed first time23.3202474
Age 9 (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 7.0–16.9%)11.0% failed first time26.52024155
Age 1015.8% failed first time30.12024703
Age 11 (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 12.2–22.2%)16.6% failed first time33.22024211
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 17.6–30.3%)23.4% failed first time35.72024167
Age 13 (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 20.4–30.4%)25.1% failed first time38.22024287
Age 14 (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 21.3–30.5%)25.6% failed first time40.42024351
Age 15 (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 18.8–29.1%)23.5% failed first time41.62024259
Age 16 (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 18.4–28.3%)23.0% failed first time43.12024270
Age 17 (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 22.2–32.0%)26.8% failed first time43.12024313

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Audi S3 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Audi S3s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail less often: 26.1% against 42.3% (2024, n = 932).

line · Audi S3 · Age 3 · 7.8 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 7.8. Age 20: 36.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 37.8% fail11.720242268
Age 49.5% fail13.32024852
Age 510.7% fail15.12024947
Age 610.5% fail17.320241154
Age 711.9% fail20.120241342
Age 813.9% fail23.220241616
Age 918.2% fail26.720241924
Age 1019.2% fail30.020242027
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1122.7% fail33.520241636
Age 1226.8% fail36.520241791
Age 1325.2% fail38.920241591
Age 1426.2% fail40.820241337
Age 1526.1% fail42.32024932
Age 1629.9% fail43.12024783
Age 1733.4% fail43.52024769
Age 1835.7% fail43.62024571
Age 1933.5% fail43.22024648
Age 2036.4% fail42.42024685

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S3 years should I avoid?

The Audi S3 build year that fails most for its age is 2010: index 131.3 (95% CI 116.2–146.4) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 1,099).

bar · Audi S3 · Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 555 tests, 95% interval 93.8–130.2) · 112 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2009 (rough estimate: 555 tests, 95% interval 93.8–130.2)112index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024555
Build year 2010 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,099 tests, 95% interval 116.2–146.4)131.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241099
Build year 2011 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 1,151 tests, 95% interval 102.3–131.6)116.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241151
Build year 2012 (rough estimate: 878 tests, 95% interval 98.1–133.1)115.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024878
Build year 2013 (rough estimate: 1,118 tests, 95% interval 89.5–123.5)106.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241118
Build year 2014100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20244131
Build year 2015 (rough estimate: 756 tests, 95% interval 74.1–115.4)94.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024756
Build year 2016 (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 68.9–133.2)101index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024368
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 1,211 tests, 95% interval 80.7–120.2)100.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241211

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix an Audi S3 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Audi S3 MOT: about £67 (up to about £127 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 5,719).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Audi S3 · Expected repair bill · 66.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill66.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5719
Estimated range lower66.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5719
Estimated range upper126.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue5719
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)19.4GBP expected contribution180price catalogue5719
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)17.5GBP expected contribution140price catalogue5719
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer12.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue5719
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)10.2GBP expected contribution150price catalogue5719
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue5719

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi S3 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Audi S3 and 6 as often or more. The Audi S3 has an MOT Risk Index of 62.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 5,719).

bar · Audi S3 · Audi S3 (this model) · 62.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Audi S3 (this model)62.1index100 = normal20245719
Subaru Impreza63.3index62.1202417962
Mercedes-Benz SLC70.9index62.120248972
Mazda CX-3066index62.1202414963
Ford Edge75.5index62.120248935
MG TF75.2index62.120249385
Lexus CT60.8index62.1202431149
Volkswagen California76index62.1202410101
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lexus UX46.3index62.1202412773

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi S3 normally do?

At age 4, the median Audi S3 had covered 27,541 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 19,724 to 35,002 miles (2024, n = 626).

line · Audi S3 · Age 3 median · 23222 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 23222. Age 17 P75 (rough : 134299. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median23222miles20241590
Age 3 P2517440miles20241590
Age 3 P7531164miles20241590
Age 4 median27541miles2024626
Age 4 P2519724miles2024626
Age 4 P7535002miles2024626
Age 7 median (rough estimate)57869miles202448
Age 8 median (rough estimate)57024miles202474
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 9 median (rough estimate)60901miles2024155
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)50367miles2024155
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)75442miles2024155
Age 10 median74159miles2024703
Age 10 P2559666miles2024703
Age 10 P7588858miles2024703
Age 11 median (rough estimate)81556miles2024211
Age 11 P25 (rough estimate)65975miles2024211
Age 11 P75 (rough estimate)99010miles2024211
Age 12 median (rough estimate)86814miles2024167
Age 12 P25 (rough estimate)72094miles2024167
Age 12 P75 (rough estimate)102000miles2024167
Age 13 median (rough estimate)89776miles2024287
Age 13 P25 (rough estimate)71506miles2024287
Age 13 P75 (rough estimate)104730miles2024287
Age 14 median (rough estimate)96276miles2024351
Age 14 P25 (rough estimate)77151miles2024351
Age 14 P75 (rough estimate)113737miles2024351
Age 15 median (rough estimate)98065miles2024259
Age 15 P25 (rough estimate)83644miles2024259
Age 15 P75 (rough estimate)118191miles2024259
Age 16 median (rough estimate)114899miles2024270
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)93927miles2024270
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)133807miles2024270
Age 17 median (rough estimate)117312miles2024313
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)101206miles2024313
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)134299miles2024313

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Audi S3 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 8.4% of Audi S3s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 8.0% of those with 40,000 to 70,000 miles (2024, n = 2,223). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Audi S3 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 8.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles8.4% failed first time20241974
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 5.3–12.1%)8% failed first time2024249
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 6.3–15.3%)9.9% failed first time2024171
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 7.6–22.2%)13.3% failed first time202483
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 3.6–16%)7.8% failed first time202477
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 13.3–20.2%)16.4% failed first time2024450
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles21% failed first time2024762
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 20.7–29.3%)24.7% failed first time2024388
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 15–32.2%)22.5% failed first time202489
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 24.2–35%)29.3% failed first time2024273
Age 15+, 100-140k miles28.1% failed first time2024627
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 22.9–32.5%)27.4% failed first time2024328

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does an Audi S3 last?

30.0% of Audi S3s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 5.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 7,380).

line · Audi S3 · 100,000 miles · 30.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 30.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles30.0% of tested cars20247380
150,000 miles5.7% of tested cars20241409
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 0.6–0.8%)0.7% of tested cars2024169

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Audi S3 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Audi S3 index is 63.1, against 64.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 5,719).

slope · Audi S3 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 63.1 vs 64.5 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 64.5 vs 63.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index63.1index64.52019–20245719

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S3 fuel fails its MOT less?

All Audi S3s tested were petrol: 16.6% failed first time (2024, n = 5,713).

bar · Audi S3 · Petrol · 16.6 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol16.6% fail first timeother fuels20245713

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S3 engine is best?

No Audi S3 engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 5,719).

bar · Audi S3 · Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 57.4–121.8) · 84.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 57.4–121.8)84.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024131
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre98.8index vs model norm100 = model average202420459
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 3,934 tests, 95% interval 99.1–108.0)103.5index vs model norm100 = model average20243934

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Audi S3 fail its MOT most?

Audi S3 fails first-time MOTs most in Plymouth (PL): 38.8% against 20.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 209).

bar · Audi S3 · Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 32.4–45.5%) · 38.8 vs 16.6 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 209 tests, 95% interval 32.4–45.5%)38.8% fail first time16.62024209
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 26.0–39.5%)32.4% fail first time16.62024182
York (YO) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 25.9–39.6%)32.4% fail first time16.62024176
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 8.0–14.4%)10.8% fail first time16.62024361
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 8.0–15.3%)11.1% fail first time16.62024288
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 6.7–18.2%)11.2% fail first time16.62024116
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 25.9–37.2%)31.3% fail first time16.62024259
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 24.4–37.8%)30.7% fail first time16.62024179
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 23.0–38.9%)30.4% fail first time16.62024125
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 288 tests, 95% interval 24.9–35.4%)29.9% fail first time16.62024288
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 22.5–38.4%)29.8% fail first time16.62024124
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 23.3–37.3%)29.8% fail first time16.62024161
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 23.0–36.1%)29.1% fail first time16.62024182
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 23.0–35.8%)28.9% fail first time16.62024190
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 21.4–37.5%)28.8% fail first time16.62024118
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 22.0–36.0%)28.5% fail first time16.62024158
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 22.8–34.6%)28.3% fail first time16.62024219
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 22.0–35.4%)28.2% fail first time16.62024170
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 21.6–33.5%)27.1% fail first time16.62024210
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 223 tests, 95% interval 21.5–33.1%)26.9% fail first time16.62024223
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 19.8–34.3%)26.4% fail first time16.62024140
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 20.2–33.1%)26.1% fail first time16.62024176
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 22.2–30.2%)26% fail first time16.62024450
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 19.2–32.5%)25.3% fail first time16.62024162
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 21.1–29.8%)25.2% fail first time16.62024385
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 18.7–33.0%)25.2% fail first time16.62024139
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 19.7–31.4%)25.1% fail first time16.62024207
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 19.9–30.3%)24.7% fail first time16.62024259
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 19.3–30.9%)24.6% fail first time16.62024211
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 20.1–29.7%)24.6% fail first time16.62024309
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 19.8–29.1%)24.2% fail first time16.62024327
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 18.3–30.4%)23.8% fail first time16.62024189
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 17.8–30.9%)23.8% fail first time16.62024160
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 16.4–31.8%)23.2% fail first time16.62024112
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 19.5–27.2%)23.1% fail first time16.62024463
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 18.3–28.2%)22.9% fail first time16.62024275
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 17.2–29.9%)22.9% fail first time16.62024166
Aberdeen (AB)22.9% fail first time16.62024896
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 16.3–30.4%)22.6% fail first time16.62024133
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 16.4–30.1%)22.5% fail first time16.62024142
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 18.2–27.2%)22.4% fail first time16.62024322
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 16.6–27.6%)21.6% fail first time16.62024213
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 273 tests, 95% interval 16.8–26.5%)21.3% fail first time16.62024273
Edinburgh (EH) (rough estimate: 332 tests, 95% interval 17.0–25.8%)21.1% fail first time16.62024332
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 16.3–26.8%)21.1% fail first time16.62024228
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 16.8–25.8%)20.9% fail first time16.62024315
London W (W) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 14.0–29.7%)20.8% fail first time16.62024101
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 14.9–27.5%)20.5% fail first time16.62024156
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 15.5–26.4%)20.4% fail first time16.62024206
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 15.5–26.4%)20.4% fail first time16.62024206
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 15.6–26.1%)20.4% fail first time16.62024226
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 16.7–24.4%)20.3% fail first time16.62024424
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 16.8–24.3%)20.3% fail first time16.62024444
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 15.0–26.7%)20.2% fail first time16.62024178
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 15.8–25.1%)20.1% fail first time16.62024284
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 14.9–26.3%)20% fail first time16.62024190
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 14.7–26.4%)19.9% fail first time16.62024176
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 14.5–26.4%)19.8% fail first time16.62024172
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 14.4–26.4%)19.8% fail first time16.62024167
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 15.3–24.1%)19.4% fail first time16.62024310
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 15.0–24.6%)19.3% fail first time16.62024259
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 13.5–26.7%)19.3% fail first time16.62024135
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 13.4–26.2%)19.0% fail first time16.62024142
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 13.0–26.9%)19.0% fail first time16.62024121
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 360 tests, 95% interval 15.2–23.3%)18.9% fail first time16.62024360
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 13.3–26.1%)18.9% fail first time16.62024143
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 14.3–24.4%)18.9% fail first time16.62024228
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 246 tests, 95% interval 14.3–24.0%)18.7% fail first time16.62024246
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 13.7–24.6%)18.6% fail first time16.62024194
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 443 tests, 95% interval 15.2–22.4%)18.5% fail first time16.62024443
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 13.9–24.0%)18.4% fail first time16.62024228
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 14.9–21.9%)18.2% fail first time16.62024468
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 12.6–25.4%)18.1% fail first time16.62024138
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 13.9–23.3%)18.1% fail first time16.62024254
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 474 tests, 95% interval 14.7–21.6%)17.9% fail first time16.62024474
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 300 tests, 95% interval 13.8–22.4%)17.7% fail first time16.62024300
London N (N) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 12.5–23.3%)17.2% fail first time16.62024186
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 12.4–23.2%)17.1% fail first time16.62024187
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 162 tests, 95% interval 11.7–23.2%)16.7% fail first time16.62024162
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 11.3–23.6%)16.6% fail first time16.62024139
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 12.2–20.6%)15.9% fail first time16.62024289
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 12.6–19.4%)15.7% fail first time16.62024439
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 10.5–22.3%)15.5% fail first time16.62024142
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 9.5–23.1%)15.1% fail first time16.62024106
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 11.2–19.9%)15.1% fail first time16.62024259
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 10.5–21.1%)15.0% fail first time16.62024173
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 11.5–19.2%)15.0% fail first time16.62024334
Birmingham (B)14.2% fail first time16.62024936
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 9.8–20.1%)14.2% fail first time16.62024176
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 9.0–21.5%)14.2% fail first time16.62024120
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 10.0–19.6%)14.2% fail first time16.62024205
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 10.5–17.6%)13.7% fail first time16.62024366
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 8.3–19.8%)13.0% fail first time16.62024131
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 128 tests, 95% interval 7.8–19.3%)12.5% fail first time16.62024128
London E (E) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 8.3–17.7%)12.2% fail first time16.62024188
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 7.8–18.7%)12.2% fail first time16.62024139
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 7.3–17.7%)11.6% fail first time16.62024147

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does an Audi S3 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Audi S3 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.5 times the national rate: 0.35% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 5,672).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Audi S3 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.5 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.5ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers5672

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is an Audi S3 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 91.7% of Audi S3s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Audi S3 · Likely compliant · 91.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant91.7% estimate20245719

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning an Audi S3?

Of failed Audi S3 MOTs, 31.9% were retested the same day and a further 63.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 3,667).

bar · Audi S3 · Same-day retest · 31.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest31.9%failed initial tests2019–20243667
Retest within 10 days63.6%failed initial tests2019–20243667
Clean MOT streak45.8%observed chains2019–20243820
Repeat advisory24.2%observed chains2019–20243820
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20244860

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for an Audi S3?

Audi S3s aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 13.9% of tests, against 20.8% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 1,943).

bullet · Audi S3 · Low-use first-time failure · 13.9 vs 20.8 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 13.9 vs 20.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure13.9%20.82019–20241943
Low-use gap-6.8percentage points8–12k miles2019–20241943

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is an Audi S3 likely to last?

Audi S3s tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 8.3 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Audi S3 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 13.8 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)13.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)10.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)8.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)6.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)3.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S3s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Audi S3s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 66 were tested at age 19 (2024, n = 648).

line · Audi S3 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 19: 65.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242268
Age 486.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024852
Age 596.2% of age 4–6 baseline2024947
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241154
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241342
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241616
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241924
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20242027
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241636
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241791
Age 13 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241591
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20241337
Age 1594.7% of age 4–6 baseline2024932
Age 1679.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024783
Age 1778.1% of age 4–6 baseline2024769
Age 1858% of age 4–6 baseline2024571
Age 1965.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024648

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If an Audi S3 fails, does it fail again?

25.9% of Audi S3s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 18.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,061). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 28.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Audi S3 · Repeat after fail · 25.9 vs 18.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 25.9 vs 18.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail25.9%18.52019–20241061

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Audi S3 faults come together?

On Audi S3s, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and road Wheels failures turn up together 7.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).

Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.7–11.8)7.7liftexpected joint rate202420
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 4.3–11.0)7.1liftexpected joint rate202420
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 5.1–9.4)7.0liftexpected joint rate202445
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 5.3–8.3)6.7liftexpected joint rate202479
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 45 tests, 95% interval 4.8–8.8)6.6liftexpected joint rate202445
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 4.5–9.1)6.5liftexpected joint rate202434
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 4.3–9.3)6.5liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 5.0–7.9)6.3liftexpected joint rate202481
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 4.9–7.7)6.2liftexpected joint rate202479
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 5.1–6.6)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024242
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 4.4–6.7)5.5liftexpected joint rate202492
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 4.5–6.5)5.4liftexpected joint rate2024123
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.5–7.9)5.4liftexpected joint rate202426
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.6)5.2liftexpected joint rate202463
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 4.5–5.7)5.1liftexpected joint rate2024279
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 4.5–5.5)5liftexpected joint rate2024388
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.6–6.8)5liftexpected joint rate202441
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.9)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024117
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 4.5–5.4)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024409
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 3.3–6.2)4.6liftexpected joint rate202441
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.0)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024355
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.8)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024319
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.6–6.4)4.2liftexpected joint rate202421
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.7)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024244
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 3.7–4.5)4.1liftexpected joint rate2024448
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.0)4.0liftexpected joint rate202423
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 2.5–6.0)4liftexpected joint rate202423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate2024588
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024399
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.6–5.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate202434
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 3.2–4.3)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024196
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 31 tests, 95% interval 2.5–5.1)3.6liftexpected joint rate202431
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024173
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.6)3.5liftexpected joint rate202453
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.5)3.5liftexpected joint rate202453
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.5)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024308
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 304 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024304
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024157
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024276
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.4)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024145
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate202423
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.2)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024195
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.1)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024263
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 189 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.1)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024189
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 160 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024160
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does an Audi S3 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Audi S3s tested at age 3, about 8 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 16 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 1,590 tests, 95% interval 6.8–9.4%)8.0% fail first time20241590
Age 4 (rough estimate: 626 tests, 95% interval 7.0–11.4%)8.9% fail first time2024626
Age 9 (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 7.0–16.9%)11.0% fail first time2024155
Age 10 (rough estimate: 703 tests, 95% interval 13.3–18.7%)15.8% fail first time2024703
Age 11 (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 12.2–22.2%)16.6% fail first time2024211
Age 12 (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 17.6–30.3%)23.4% fail first time2024167
Age 13 (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 20.4–30.4%)25.1% fail first time2024287
Age 14 (rough estimate: 351 tests, 95% interval 21.4–30.5%)25.6% fail first time2024351
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15 (rough estimate: 259 tests, 95% interval 18.8–29.1%)23.6% fail first time2024259
Age 16 (rough estimate: 270 tests, 95% interval 18.4–28.3%)23.0% fail first time2024270
Age 17 (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 22.2–32.0%)26.8% fail first time2024313

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Audi S3? (US market)

NHTSA lists 1139 US technical service bulletins for the Audi S3 (US market, Audi S3, model years 2015–2020 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Audi S3 · US service bulletins · 1139 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Audi S3, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins1139bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 201324bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 2014119bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 201581bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 201653bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 201761bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 201828bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 2019100bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
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Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202088bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 202177bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 202274bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 2023132bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 2024141bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 202594bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719
Year 202667bulletinsNHTSANHTSA5719

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi S3, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Audi S3 to NHTSA concerns restraints: 54 complaints (US market, Audi S3, model years 2015–2020 only).

bar · Audi S3 · Restraints · 54 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Audi S3, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Restraints54complaintsNHTSA + 202454
Lamps & electrical9complaintsNHTSA + 20249
Transmission (not MOT-tested)9complaintsNHTSA + 20249
Engine (not MOT-tested)5complaintsNHTSA + 20245
Visibility4complaintsNHTSA + 20244
Tyres3complaintsNHTSA + 20243

Source: NHTSA, US market, Audi S3, model years 2015–2020 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Audi S3 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 35.4% of Audi S3s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,511 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Audi S3 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Audi S3 · Netherlands · 35.4 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 35.4 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands35.4% failed50.82024 by country1511

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of an Audi S3 MOT matter?

Audi S3s fail first time most in April (23.1%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in December (18.5%) (2024, n = 5,719).

line · Audi S3 · January · 20.3 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 20.3. December: 18.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Audi S3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January20.3% fail first time31.120242340
February22.3% fail first time30.020241937
March21.8% fail first time28.320242105
April23.1% fail first time29.820241535
May21.0% fail first time28.820241479
June22.6% fail first time28.120241476
July20.6% fail first time29.320241720
August19.3% fail first time29.220242197
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September20.8% fail first time28.220242384
October21.1% fail first time30.320242734
November19.8% fail first time30.620242670
December18.5% fail first time29.320242047

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 5,719 initial Audi S3 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 5,719 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Audi S3 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/audi-s3/

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Audi S3 MOT: quick answers

What is the Audi S3 first-time MOT pass rate?

83.4% of first attempts passed in 2024 (5,719 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 5,719 primary tests: 16.63% failed first time and 86.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 62.1 is shown separately.