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MY53 JLW

2010 Audi S3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY53 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,046 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,162 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,237 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 2 Feb 2021 67,237 miles

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

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 4 Feb 2020 62,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 55,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 34,309 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 17,645 miles

Front wiper blades leave small lines on screen sporadically.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 17,644 miles

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

Front wiper blades leave small lines on screen sporadically.

N/S/F Tyre is worn on inner edge same as O/S/F tyre but has not yet worn down to cords.

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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MY53 JLW is a 2010 Audi S3 in Blue 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 MY53 JLW, 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 MY53 JLW registered?

MY53 JLW is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is MY53 JLW safe to buy?

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