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FK05 DRZ

2010 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,136 mi
Last recorded157,136 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK05 DRZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 157,136 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 157,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Have slight wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 149,919 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 142,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 139,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 136,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 131,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 115,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 88,451 miles

Rear park brake operation stiff

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,025 miles

bothside rear tyre tread wear

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,478 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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FK05 DRZ is a 2010 Audi S3 in Grey 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 FK05 DRZ, 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 FK05 DRZ registered?

FK05 DRZ is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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