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SP10 LBV

2010 Audi S3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,216 mi
Last recorded99,216 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 99,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre on limit 1.6mm

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake just 16% met requirements

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 77,221 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 71,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 71,956 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 65,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,943 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,122 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 58,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on dash

Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,702 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2014 26,710 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,105 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 19,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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SP10 LBV is a 2010 Audi S3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP10 LBV, 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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SP10 LBV is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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