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Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a reliable? We analysed 325 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 325 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.6%
Typical Mileage
46,832mi
Annual Mileage
7,118mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a.

Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,039 mi/yr
Typical
7,118 mi/yr
Average
9,870 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,040 mi/yr

Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
46,832 mi
75th Percentile
62,184 mi
95th Percentile
84,663 mi
Max Recorded
688,341 mi

How Does the Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a THIS CAR 96.6% 325 46,832 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
Volkswagen Golf Match TDI S-a 94.1% 269 48,617 mi — yrs

Compared to the Audi A3 (78.0% pass rate) and the Audi A4 (76.1% pass rate), the Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a?

The Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.6% across 325 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a owner drives around 7,118 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 S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a reliable?
Based on 325 MOT tests, the Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a has a 96.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a do per year?
The typical Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a does around 7,118 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Audi S3 Black ED TFSI QUATTRO S-a?
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.