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GE56 GAV

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,142 mi
Last recorded50,142 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE56 GAV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 50,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight sweat of oil at gearbox.

Fail 16 Jul 2025 50,140 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight sweat of oil at gearbox.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 48,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most , should be replaced. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slightly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,767 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened should be strictly monitored for replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened should be strictly monitored for replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear metal brake pipe coating deteriorating at fuel tank

rear suspension subframe and associated components corrosion should be monitored

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 46,091 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,507 miles

Corrosion evident on nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms and suspension component's should be kept under observation

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and attached suspension arms becoming slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,822 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,974 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 21,089 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 21,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 18,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 13,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GE56 GAV is a 2010 Audi S3 in White 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 GE56 GAV, 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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GE56 GAV is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 8 November 2010.

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