2022 Audi RS 3 Carbon Black Tfsi Quat SA: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Audi RS 3 Carbon Black Tfsi Quat SAs, from 342 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 342 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2022 Audi RS 3 Carbon Black Tfsi Quat SA MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres21% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors2% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts1% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Brakes1% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Lights and electrics1% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Exhaust and emissions1% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for engine or DPF warning lights.
Known faults
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Brake servo rod and seatbelt recallsSome cars
The bolted rod between the brake servo and pedal could loosen and lose normal braking, and the front seatbelts might not restrain properly. An interior electrical connector was also recalled.
At the viewing: Ask an Audi dealer to confirm the recalls were done.
- Infotainment, electrical faults and warning lightsAll engines
59% of cars in What Car?'s survey had a fault, mostly infotainment (44%) and electrics, often needing a week or more in the workshop. Diesels had recurring exhaust system faults.
At the viewing: Use the screen, check for warning lights and test the electrics.
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Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2022 Audi RS 3 Carbon Black Tfsi Quat SAs registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score