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S33 AAO

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,842 mi
Last recorded121,842 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 AAO
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 121,842 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 119,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 112,423 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,744 miles

sun strip fitted ON MOT LIMITS

suspension modified

Fail 10 Mar 2023 110,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

sun strip fitted ON MOT LIMITS

suspension modified

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,102 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 97,102 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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 16 Jan 2019 92,102 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 92,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 87,617 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2017 82,563 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,442 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 60,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,974 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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S33 AAO is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 S33 AAO, 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 S33 AAO registered?

S33 AAO is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 18 November 2010.

Is S33 AAO safe to buy?

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