Audi RS 3 reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults
Audi RS 3 cars first used in 2022 had an MOT pass rate above the average for their age.
The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.
First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 89.7% to 93.0%.
In 2025, 91.5% of the 1,097 initial MOT tests on Audi RS 3 cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.5%. That is 3.0 points above the same-age average.
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Audi RS 3 MOT pass rate by year
| Year | Chart | Testsmedian miles | Passed first time | Against all vehicles that year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022age 3 | 1,09719,700 | 91.5%±1.8 | +3.0 ptsall: 88.5% |
Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.
When a car's mileage doesn't add upCommon RS 3 problems at the MOT
MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.
What to check when viewing an RS 3
Tyres
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.
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Is the Audi RS 3 reliable?
MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 91.5% of initial MOT tests on Audi RS 3 cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.5%. That is 3.0 points above average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.
What are the most common Audi RS 3 problems at the MOT?
The most common failure area is tyres (in 68.8% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.
What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Audi RS 3?
At their 2025 MOT tests, Audi RS 3 cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 19,700 miles. Half had more and half had less.
How do I check a specific RS 3's MOT history?
Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.
Check a car's MOT history for freeWhat MOT data can't tell you about any Audi RS 3
Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.
Compare history checksWhat MOT history doesn't showOther Audi models
- Audi A3+4.8 pts against the same-age average
- Audi A4+3.8 pts against the same-age average
- Audi A1+1.2 pts against the same-age average
- Audi Q3+4.8 pts against the same-age average
- Audi A5+5.4 pts against the same-age average
- Audi A6+8.8 pts against the same-age average
Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.
All 18 Audi modelsCars ranked by MOT pass rate, by ageSource: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Audi RS 3 cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count