MOT Check for AUDI S3s

The AUDI S3 makes up 63,402 of the overall 20,069,453 AUDI MOT test results. Select your S3 model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:91 times
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:17 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:104 times
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported  Occurs:21 times
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:11 times
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:15 times
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside  Occurs:12 times
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases  Occurs:21 times
Power steering pipe or hose leaking  Occurs:20 times
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Occurs:37 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush  Occurs:27 times
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split  Occurs:60 times
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Occurs:46 times
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour  Occurs:17 times
Brakes imbalanced across an axle Occurs:68 times
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:31 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam  Occurs:22 times
Rear brake disc excessively pitted  Occurs:16 times
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gii Occurs:19 times
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play  Occurs:137 times
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault e Occurs:25 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint  Occurs:25 times
Front position lamp not working  Occurs:15 times
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding f Occurs:27 times
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Occurs:27 times
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