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S3 GHY

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,461 mi
Last recorded125,461 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 GHY
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 125,461 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 117,512 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 107,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,420 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 89,715 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 89,546 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 89,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 83,330 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 73,139 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,908 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,881 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 51,235 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 51,180 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,996 miles

windscreen lightly scratched at passengers side but not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,276 miles

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

nsr tyre perished

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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S3 GHY 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 S3 GHY, 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 S3 GHY registered?

S3 GHY is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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