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J19 JOU

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,901 mi
Last recorded100,901 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 JOU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,901 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 96,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 90,792 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 90,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,018 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 84,933 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 78,866 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 60,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,663 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 20,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 14,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2013 14,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J19 JOU 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 82.4%.

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 J19 JOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J19 JOU registered?

J19 JOU is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is J19 JOU safe to buy?

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