2022 Audi RS3 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,217 MOT tests on the 2022 Audi RS3 are in this dataset, and 92.6% of them passed. Small family cars of a similar age fail at 7.9%, so the 2022 RS3 sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
Tyres dominates the failure mix at 5.5% of all tests — 4.5 points clear of emissions & environmental, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, catalyst emissions and headlamp aim — registration plates alone was recorded 19 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 15.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 67 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 12 |
| 3 | Other defects | 1.0% | 12 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 19 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 10 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp cleaning device | 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% | 188 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.5% | 30 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 14 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.5% | 6 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 1,007 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 206 | 7.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 1,158 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 RS3
On a 2022 RS3, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.5% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.0% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Other defects (1.0% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 2022 Audi RS3s pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 1,217 2022 Audi RS3 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Audi RS3?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (1.0%).
Does the 2022 RS3 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.4% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,217 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.