Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa MOT pass rate & common failures
The Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa appears in 1,478 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 93.0% of them passed. That is 1.8 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.8%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests against 1.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, catalyst emissions and washers — tread depth alone was recorded 49 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa fails 7.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 5.0% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.0 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 651 | 92.2% | 7.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 517 | 94.2% | 5.8% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 302 | 92.7% | 7.3% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.9% | 73 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 18 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 16 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 12 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.3% | 4 |
| 7 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 49 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 17 |
| 3 | Washers | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 5 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 7 | Headlamp cleaning device | 5 |
| 8 | Attachment | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.7% | 217 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.1% | 76 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.9% | 57 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 30 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 965 | 7.0% |
| 30-60k | 469 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 40 | 5.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 6.1% |
| 2024 | 487 | 7.6% |
| 2025 | 773 | 7.0% |
What to check before buying a Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa
- Tyres (4.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (1.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa?
93.0% of the 1,478 Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.0% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then visibility (1.2%).
How much does mileage affect Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 5.0% for 60-90k, a 2.0-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,478 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.