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Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 5,434 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

5,434

Model Years

2020 to 2022

Years Covered

3

About the Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A

The Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A was MOT tested 5,434 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 28,397 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,438 miles.

Compared to the Audi brand average of 90%, the S3 TFSI Quattro S-A performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Audi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1984cc)
£1,631
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£2,086
Per month£174/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)
vs Audi brand average+6% (90% avg)

Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202299%12120,438 mi
202195%3,67925,853 mi
202095%1,63428,397 mi

Questions about the Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A

Is the Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Audi S3 TFSI Quattro S-A averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 5,434 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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