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L8 BHB

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,050 mi
Last recorded129,050 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 BHB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 129,050 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 119,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 110,120 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 110,119 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 106,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 99,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 99,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 93,526 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 91,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,554 miles

BOTH FRONT TRYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,956 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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L8 BHB is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L8 BHB, 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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L8 BHB is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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