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2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa models manufactured in 2021, based on 906 real MOT test results.

96.2%
Pass Rate
3.8%
Fail Rate
906
Total Tests
25,825
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa cars tested in 2021. Want to see how cars built in 2021 hold up over time?

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2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa MOT Analysis

The 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa has an MOT pass rate of 96.2% based on 906 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,825 miles on the odometer. With a 3.8% failure rate, the 2021 Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa is Tyres, responsible for 4.4% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Identification of the vehicle is the second most common issue at 1.1%. Brakes follows at 1.0%.

Top failures specific to 2021 models only. The overall Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Tyres 4.4%
Identification of the vehicle 1.1%
Brakes 1.0%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres4.4%40
2Identification Of The Vehicle1.1%10
3Brakes1.0%9
4Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.4%4
5Visibility0.3%3
6Non-component Advisories0.2%2
7Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 25,825 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres1.71% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle0.43% per 10K miBrakes0.38% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.17% per 10K miVisibility0.13% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.09% per 10K miSeat Belts0.04% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres1.714.4%40
Identification of the vehicle0.431.1%10
Brakes0.381.0%9
Lamps & Electrical0.170.4%4
Visibility0.130.3%3
Non-component advisories0.090.2%2
Seat Belts0.040.1%1

Mileage Statistics

25,825
Mean
25,205
Median
18,945
25th Percentile
34,281
75th Percentile
1.47% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa has an MOT pass rate of 96.2% based on 906 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 25,825 miles on the odometer. With a 3.8% failure rate, the 2021 Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 25,825 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Tyres — 4.4% of failures

Tyres issues account for 4.4% of MOT failures on 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Identification of the vehicle — 1.1% of failures

Identification of the vehicle issues account for 1.1% of MOT failures on 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa models. Identification failures relate to the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and registration plate. The VIN must be permanently displayed and legible, and the registration plate must meet British Standard formatting. Typical repair costs: £10–50. Pre-MOT check: Ensure the VIN plate is visible and legible (usually in the windscreen or under the bonnet). Check that number plates are clean, undamaged, and use the correct font and spacing.

Brakes — 1.0% of failures

Brakes issues account for 1.0% of MOT failures on 2021 Audi Rs Q3 Sport Ed Tfsi Quattro Sa models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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