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J7 FKN

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,157 mi
Last recorded139,157 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 FKN
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 139,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 113,076 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,030 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,221 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,287 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 91,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,100 miles

rear brake disces slightly lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,713 miles

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

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

all 4 brake disces slightly lipped

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,713 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 brake disces slightly lipped

Pass 31 Mar 2016 66,920 miles

front brake disces lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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J7 FKN is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J7 FKN, 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 J7 FKN registered?

J7 FKN is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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