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J222 FCB

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,694 mi
Last recorded103,694 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 FCB
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 103,694 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 101,201 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,553 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 97,493 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 87,605 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 87,591 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 78,717 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 78,709 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,982 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,409 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,347 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,332 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,332 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,840 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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J222 FCB is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J222 FCB, 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 J222 FCB registered?

J222 FCB is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 15 January 2010.

Is J222 FCB safe to buy?

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