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S3 AXC

2010 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 AXC
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 78,558 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 78,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 67,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,197 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service Light Illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,751 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,510 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 49,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 42,747 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,354 miles

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,246 miles

Engine oil on the minimum

Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,481 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,903 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 12,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 9,287 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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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S3 AXC is a 2010 Audi S3 in Grey 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 S3 AXC, 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 S3 AXC registered?

S3 AXC is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

Is S3 AXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 AXC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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