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VS03 BLS

2010 Audi S3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,705 mi
Last recorded79,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS03 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 79,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 79,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,419 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 75,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,670 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 69,646 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 69,306 miles

c.o. emmission levels just meet

Fail 6 Sep 2021 69,248 miles

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

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

c.o. emmission levels just meet

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 62,549 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,629 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,115 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 42,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,665 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 33,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 27,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,087 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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VS03 BLS is a 2010 Audi S3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VS03 BLS, 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 VS03 BLS registered?

VS03 BLS is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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