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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi RS3. Check any RS3 by registration number below.

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95.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.3%

vs Audi Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi RS3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi RS3 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RS3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Audi RS3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi RS3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 57 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

49k mi

2017

Based on 61 vehicles

98.4%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2016

Based on 136 vehicles

94.9%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

6.6%

2015

Based on 71 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

5.1%

2012

Based on 83 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

13.0%

2011

Based on 44 vehicles

93.2%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

6.7%

0

Based on 119 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi RS3

Audi RS3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi RS3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi RS3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi RS3 is 95.0% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi RS3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Audi RS3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.0%, the Audi RS3 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi RS3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi RS3?
Typical mileage for the Audi RS3: 49,383 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RS3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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