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S3 DFO

2010 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,489 mi
Last recorded122,489 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 DFO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 122,489 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 122,452 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/split in outer edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 116,245 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 116,224 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 109,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,032 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords/ply are exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges of tyre, tread depth approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,294 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,993 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener, traffic camera ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall of tyre has been damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt tyre close to limit ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,597 miles

engine oil level low,may require to attention

Fail 26 Sep 2017 69,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on center (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low,may require to attention

o/s/f tyre wearing worn,tread depth 2-3mm,may require to attention

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing worn,on outer edges has slightly tears and cut.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,867 miles

Engine cover hinders view to some testable items

N/s rear tyre cut, deep & just shy of cords

Fail 20 Aug 2016 58,867 miles

Engine cover hinders view to some testable items

N/s rear tyre cut, deep & just shy of cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,975 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 DFO is a 2010 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S3 DFO, 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 S3 DFO registered?

S3 DFO is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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