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GV59 TYP

2010 Audi S3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,155 mi
Last recorded159,155 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 TYP
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 159,155 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 151,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 144,178 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 144,177 miles

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 143,640 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 141,815 miles

tyre monitoring light on

Fail 11 Jan 2023 141,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near/side and off/side (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near/side and off/side 225/40 ZR 18 (92Y) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 10 Jan 2022 138,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near/side and off/side 225/40 ZR 18 (92Y) on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 123,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 VR 18 on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 123,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 114,764 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 114,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,052 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,949 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke lambda readings to high on first and second fast idle tests (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from front flexible joint but not emitting into cabin (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 85,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 72,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,834 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 58,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 58,230 miles

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

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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GV59 TYP is a 2010 Audi S3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV59 TYP, 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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GV59 TYP is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 8 January 2010.

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