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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mini Hardtop Lemon Odds and Nada Odds for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Year Make/Model Nada Odds per 100 Cars Lemon Odds per 100 Cars    
41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
2015
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
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  41 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 34100 miles driven

Redesigned for this model year.
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro).
2015
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  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

Includes 2014s (late intro).
30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.
2014
Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  30 vehicles, 11.7 months per vehicle, 29500 miles driven

New design, spring introduction. Combined with the 2015.
32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 50100 miles driven2013 Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  32 vehicles, 11.6 months per vehicle, 50100 miles driven
25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 62900 miles driven2011 Mini Hardtop Join or sign in to view   see reported repairs
  25 vehicles, 11.9 months per vehicle, 62900 miles driven

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Mini Hardtop Lemon Odds and Nada Odds

Other sources of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mini Hardtop reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3s and Mini Hardtops with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3s and Mini Hardtops that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.

These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mini Hardtop lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mini Hardtop have been recently.

To see how frequently Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 and Mini Hardtop problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Audi has highest German-made value retention. Buy a 1-year old certified pre-owned and save the 20% depreciation in the first year. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2007 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Audi is well known for their engineering prowess, and that was a big plus for me. They may not be the best-knwon luxury make, but they are making a big push in the U.S. market for brand awareness. At the dealer, customer treatment is extraordinary! see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 105hp 1.9L I4 Diesel
5-speed manual FWD
The Audis are known have reliable engines (except maybe for 2.0TDI) and offer a very well balanced ride. Also the finishing, materials and styling in the interior are of high quality. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
I love pulling into a parking lot and having the nicest car. Audi brings respect. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Owned three - all bulletproof, best interiors in the business, high safety margin see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed manual FWD
Reputation for quality influenced decision to buy. see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
2006 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed automated manual FWD
Premium small car with big car features, well built with good handling see full Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Mini Hardtop

Mini Hardtop Brand Reputation: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch turbocharged 208hp 1.6L I4
6-speed manual FWD
BMW now builds the Cooper and the car is a very well loved machine by everybody I talk to at anyplace I stop. People come up to me and ask about it all of the time. The quality is perfect and my dealer is great. It seams "EVERYBODY LIKES MINI COOPERS" see full Mini Hardtop review