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GU60 SZZ

2010 Audi S3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU60 SZZ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 122,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 119,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 119,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 119,725 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 113,336 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 113,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear lower of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2023 101,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear lower of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,368 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 73,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 66,382 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,563 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,135 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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GU60 SZZ is a 2010 Audi S3 in Red 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 GU60 SZZ, 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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GU60 SZZ is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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