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S3 VRM

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,560 mi
Last recorded84,560 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 VRM
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 84,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside/Nearside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,127 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers/undertrays preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,511 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 57,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,127 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 53,127 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,522 miles

front pads very low

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,638 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and are perished thoughout tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,794 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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S3 VRM is a 2010 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

S3 VRM is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is S3 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 VRM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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