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M888 PAL

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,980 mi
Last recorded109,980 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 PAL
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 109,980 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 109,922 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 104,464 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 98,916 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 98,916 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 91,451 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 91,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,905 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/40zr18 92w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 68,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/40zr18 92w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 57,082 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 43,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drop link boot spilt.

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,126 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 26,717 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread and cracking.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,114 miles

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,165 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 19,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2014 15,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 12,814 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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M888 PAL is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M888 PAL, 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 M888 PAL registered?

M888 PAL is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 22 March 2010.

Is M888 PAL safe to buy?

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