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DE10 VJP

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,397 mi
Last recorded165,397 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 VJP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 165,397 miles

Coil spring corroded all

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 157,259 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 143,602 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lens covered with tape

Pass 10 Jun 2022 139,184 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 133,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted back through vehicle

vehicle lowered

Fail 29 May 2020 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted back through vehicle

vehicle lowered

Pass 29 May 2019 102,286 miles

belly pans fitted back through

car has been lowered

Fail 29 May 2019 102,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

belly pans fitted back through

car has been lowered

Pass 3 May 2018 83,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 64,105 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 43,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,569 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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DE10 VJP is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE10 VJP, 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 DE10 VJP registered?

DE10 VJP is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is DE10 VJP safe to buy?

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