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LY59 FVV

2010 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,463 mi
Last recorded127,463 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FVV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 127,463 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 127,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,470 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 119,246 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 118,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 113,770 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 110,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,952 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,315 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 86,087 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,637 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 48,069 miles

Both Front Inner Rack Arms Have Slight Play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LY59 FVV is a 2010 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY59 FVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 FVV registered?

LY59 FVV is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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The MOT history for LY59 FVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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