2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Audi S3 MOT pass rate and common faults

162 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 162 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    6 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    4 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    3 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  6. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested1.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  9. Fuel cap/sealing device: ineffective0.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes5.6%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Suspension3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.2%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Audi S3?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2015 Audi S3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 162 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Audi S3?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Audi S3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).