2020 Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa — MOT failures & pass rate
651 MOT tests on the 2020 Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa are in this dataset, and 92.2% of them passed. That is 1.6 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.4%. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests against 1.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and catalyst emissions — tread depth alone was recorded 25 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.4% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.8% | 38 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 11 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 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 | 25 |
| 2 | Washers | 10 |
| 3 | Catalyst emissions | 8 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 5 |
| 5 | Attachment | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 2 |
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 | 15.4% | 100 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.3% | 41 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.5% | 23 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 14 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.9% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 2 |
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 | 385 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 242 | 9.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 204 | 6.4% |
| 2024 | 220 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 223 | 8.5% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.8% 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 (1.7% 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 (1.2% 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
How many 2020 Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sas pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 651 2020 Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Audi Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa?
Tyres, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2020 Rs Q3 Vsprung Sa get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 9.5% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 651 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.