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PR51 MET

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR51 MET
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 134,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 134,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 128,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,220 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 112,037 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,834 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,779 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 84,779 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,289 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,084 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,684 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,785 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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PR51 MET is a 2010 Audi S3 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PR51 MET, 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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PR51 MET is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 5 June 2010.

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