2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Audi RS MOT pass rate and common faults

2,445 MOT tests in 2024. 89.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.9%
Failed or needed repairs10.1%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,445 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    97 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    55 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    46 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    18 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Number plates & VIN1.2%
  3. Lights & electrics1.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%
  6. Brakes0.5%
  7. Wheels0.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  2. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Audi RS?

In 2024, 89.9% of 2021 Audi RS cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,445 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Audi RS?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Audi RS reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).