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S3 JPU

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,849 mi
Last recorded143,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 JPU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 143,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 137,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 128,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 128,795 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 128,790 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2023 122,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 105,655 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 100,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,021 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,842 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)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre balled on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,292 miles

Front both front tires are worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,560 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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S3 JPU is a 2010 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S3 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

S3 JPU is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is S3 JPU safe to buy?

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