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DY60 HLJ

2010 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,412 mi
Last recorded118,412 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY60 HLJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight split ,recommend renewal (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, body showing corrosion,not to excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,406 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40 r18 92y xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust flexy slight deteriation

Pass 21 Jun 2019 97,601 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,786 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2018 93,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

rear chassis and suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,194 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,847 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 81,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,621 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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DY60 HLJ is a 2010 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY60 HLJ, 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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DY60 HLJ is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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