Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA (2022)

536 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA

CarHunch analysed 536 real MOT records for the 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Audi RS 3 is performing well above the UK average with an 87.6% first-time pass rate compared to 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.7% of vehicles—this is a reassuringly clean bill of health for a performance car. Median mileage sits at a sensible 18,666 miles for a nearly two-year-old model, and the low failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle suggests these high-powered machines are holding up mechanically. Minor advisory issues average 0.3 per car, which is typical wear-and-tear stuff rather than anything structural. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the engine bay and cooling system—these are where RS 3s can surprise you—but the MOT data backs a solid ownership experience so far.

Generally reliable 7.6% above UK average
87.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
18,666
typical mileage
12,685–26,389 middle half
3.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

12,685
low mileage
18,666
typical
26,389
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA vehicles fall between 12,685 and 26,389 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0.3
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA:

2023 2024