Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA reliable?

Based on MOT data from 536 vehicles, the 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA (2022)

536 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.9% 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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.08

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–26k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 536 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 536 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,443 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SA vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 39.7%

573

Black 21.6%

312

Green 15.5%

224

Blue 8.8%

127

Red 6.7%

White 4.9%

Purple 1.8%

Yellow 1%

Mileage Distribution

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

18,666

typical

12,685

low mileage

26,389

high mileage

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,685 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,685–26,389 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI Quattro SAs sit.

⚠ Over 35,625 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

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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