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S3 VXG

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,850 mi
Last recorded115,850 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 115,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 115,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged and low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Oct 2024 108,116 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged and low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 95,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 91,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 91,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 75,478 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,346 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 72,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,726 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 62,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 54,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer lamp cracked, emitted light not affected

Nearside rear view mirror chipped

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,100 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,975 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin 3mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre wearing thin 4mm tread depth

Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,891 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 15,262 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 VXG is a 2010 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

S3 VXG is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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