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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Audi RS. Check any RS by registration number below.

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85.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-3.9%

vs Audi Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Audi RS — MOT Reliability Overview

The Audi RS has an average MOT pass rate of 85.8%, which is 3.9 percentage points below the Audi brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the RS is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Audi RS fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your RS for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Audi RS, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Audi RS performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 686 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2013

Based on 123 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Audi average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

137k mi

0

Based on 258 vehicles

82.9%Good
Audi average: 89.7%
Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

Top MOT Failures — Audi RS

The most common reasons a Audi RS fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.2%
2

Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator

1.7%
3

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.6%
Audi RS Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

2.9%

Rear

1.2%

Rear Offside

1.2%

Other Audi Models

Compare MOT reliability across Audi models.

Audi A5 S Ln Blk Ed 35 Tfsi Mhev Sa

90.3% pass rate

Audi A6 Aroad Sport 55tfsi Mhev Q A

89.5% pass rate

Audi All Road Avant

82.6% pass rate

Audi Rs 4 Vorsprung Tfsi Quattro A

94.7% pass rate

Audi E-tron S Quattro

82.6% pass rate

Audi TT

69.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Audi RS

Audi RS — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Audi RS MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Audi RS?
The average MOT pass rate for the Audi RS is 85.8% compared to the Audi average of 89.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Audi RS?
The most common MOT failures on the Audi RS are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.2%), Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator (1.7%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Audi RS reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.8%, the Audi RS is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Audi RS?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Audi RS?
Typical mileage for the Audi RS: 106,011 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used RS to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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