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S44 WAV

2010 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,310 mi
Last recorded98,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 WAV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 98,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2025 93,108 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,520 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 86,515 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,245 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 76,378 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 73,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,233 miles

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 45,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,664 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking

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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S44 WAV is a 2010 Audi S3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S44 WAV, 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 S44 WAV registered?

S44 WAV is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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