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ST04 EAR

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,249 mi
Last recorded128,249 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 EAR
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 128,249 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 113,557 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 113,500 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 108,680 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Head lamp self levelling system indicating a fault

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,065 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Sep 2022 103,063 miles

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

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 Jul 2021 96,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,520 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,223 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 72,600 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 64,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,858 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 56,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,593 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 35,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre perrishing on outer side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2013 20,220 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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ST04 EAR is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black 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 ST04 EAR, 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 ST04 EAR registered?

ST04 EAR is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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