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SW10 BLZ

2010 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,703 mi
Last recorded72,703 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 BLZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 72,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 62,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,199 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 61,163 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,425 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,355 miles

Drivers sun visor bracket broken visor secure in closed position

Fail 16 Oct 2019 58,355 miles

Drivers sun visor bracket broken visor secure in closed position

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,030 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,089 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

Fail 21 Jul 2017 47,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake slightly sticking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,610 miles

Both front brake discs wearing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 32,089 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,089 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,974 miles

offside front tyre outer edge wear 225/40zr18 92y

Pass 5 Jul 2013 13,247 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,058 miles

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)

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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SW10 BLZ is a 2010 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SW10 BLZ, 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 SW10 BLZ registered?

SW10 BLZ is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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