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AL51 HAB

2010 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 HAB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 86,656 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 86,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 83,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 79,085 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable. ()

Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,427 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 67,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,780 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 60,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 57,087 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 52,985 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 47,576 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,277 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 37,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,122 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,289 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 17,099 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S3?

Based on 81,317 MOT tests across 5,994 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
5,967
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
5,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,395
Headlamp aim too low 990
coil spring broken 786
position lamp(s) not working 714
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 661
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AL51 HAB is a 2010 Audi S3 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 66,118 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi S3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,395 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL51 HAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 16 years old, this Audi S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AL51 HAB registered?

AL51 HAB is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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