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BO55 LWN

2010 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,917 mi
Last recorded129,917 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 LWN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,917 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 123,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 123,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,074 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,070 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 116,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,787 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 91,522 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,211 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 84,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,883 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,726 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,945 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,207 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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BO55 LWN is a 2010 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BO55 LWN, 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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BO55 LWN is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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