Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A?

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 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A?

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 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A?

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 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.1%, 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 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A?

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 S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A (2017)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.1% first-time pass rate

2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2017 Audi S3 is a significant reliability concern: only 32.3% pass their MOT first time, less than half the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 35 reflects serious underlying issues. On the positive side, dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so while these cars fail their tests frequently, they're not putting occupants at immediate risk.

At an average of 52,152 miles, these are relatively low-mileage examples, yet they're still struggling with MOT compliance—suggesting the problems are design-related rather than wear-and-tear. The near-zero failure count (0.05 per vehicle) and complete absence of advisories hint that when faults do occur, they're critical enough to trigger an outright fail rather than a warning, which points to specific components that either work or don't. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection focusing on the fuel system, transmission, and emissions equipment, as these typically account for S3 failures in this generation.

We have limited data for the 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

96.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

These stats describe 140 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 140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (66%)	93	—	0

2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S A — Still on the Road

Most 2017 Audi S3 Black Ed TFSI Quattro S As are still being driven.

26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 76% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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