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LV10 JCJ

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,606 mi
Last recorded66,606 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 JCJ
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 66,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 61,217 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Jan 2025 61,217 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2023 56,276 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,801 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 51,770 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 48,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 45,658 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 45,657 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 44,213 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 44,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 40,136 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,512 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,957 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage, not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,912 miles

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

Near side rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage.

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

Offside front tyre has sidewall damage.

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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LV10 JCJ 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 73.3%.

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 LV10 JCJ, 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 LV10 JCJ registered?

LV10 JCJ is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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