2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Audi S3 MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

124Well above average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%
  10. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension5.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Tyres4.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  6. Steering0.9%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.8%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm3.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Audi S3?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2013 Audi S3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Audi S3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Audi S3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 124, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).