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CV10 NKN

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,873 mi
Last recorded105,873 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 NKN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 105,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill jacking point, side skirt fitted not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 102,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 102,443 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,860 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,372 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,938 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shockers corroded

Underbody suspension area corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 86,938 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill distorted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shockers corroded

Underbody suspension area corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 82,679 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing interior rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,990 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 77,985 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 74,327 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 52,107 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,097 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,256 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,495 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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CV10 NKN is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV10 NKN, 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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CV10 NKN is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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