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PJ02 AMY

2010 Audi S3

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,040 mi
Last recorded124,040 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 AMY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 124,040 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 114,978 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,079 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,671 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 99,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,140 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 91,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,273 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 52,523 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear on tyre 2.8mm

Pass 30 Aug 2014 30,243 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,257 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 20,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

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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PJ02 AMY is a 2010 Audi S3 in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ02 AMY, 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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PJ02 AMY is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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