Audi S3 MOT data by year
The Audi S3 appears in 20,407 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1999–2025. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and emissions & environmental, and its overall pass rate is 83.9%.
20,407
MOT tests analysed
83.9%
Pass rate
16.1%
Fail rate
1999–2025
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1,001 | 84.3% | 15.7% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 6.5% | 1,322 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.4% | 1,299 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 893 |
| 4 | Tyres | 4.3% | 869 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.0% | 812 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 601 |
| 7 | Visibility | 2.1% | 419 |
| 8 | Steering | 0.8% | 164 |
Methodology & source. Based on 20,407 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.