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ST10 YNS

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST10 YNS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,105 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,573 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 80,573 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 63,923 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 59,809 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper weight loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame and arms are corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 59,802 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper weight loose

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame and arms are corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 56,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,853 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,079 miles

both front and offside rear tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre badly cracked but not yet exposing chords

Pass 5 Apr 2017 39,566 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished / cracked

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Piece of metal in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2016 34,696 miles

fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,670 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly cracked and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST10 YNS 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 ST10 YNS, 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 ST10 YNS registered?

ST10 YNS is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is ST10 YNS safe to buy?

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