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Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa reliable? We analysed 764 real MOT tests across 496 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 764 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.7%
Typical Mileage
21,108mi
Annual Mileage
5,804mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa.

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.6%
2023
91.4%
2022

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,471 mi/yr
Typical
5,804 mi/yr
Average
7,721 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,915 mi/yr

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 123 88.6% 11,913 17,484 24,479
2022 602 91.4% 15,112 21,797 30,959

How Long Does a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Last?

Based on 496 Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
21,108 mi
75th Percentile
29,946 mi
95th Percentile
45,714 mi
Max Recorded
122,132 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

91.4% MOT pass rate from 602 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.6% MOT pass rate from 123 tests

The best year to buy a used Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 602 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa THIS CAR 90.7% 764 21,108 mi — yrs
Audi A3 78% 7,415,025 78,776 mi 29 yrs
Audi A4 76.1% 7,096,957 96,834 mi 31 yrs
Audi A6 78.4% 2,724,792 98,890 mi 31 yrs
Peugeot 5008 GT Bluehdi S/s 84.8% 1,228 40,406 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa?

The Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.7% across 764 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa owner drives around 5,804 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa reliable?
Based on 764 MOT tests, the Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa has a 90.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa do per year?
The typical Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa does around 5,804 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa is 2022 with a 91.4% pass rate across 602 tests.