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YE59 ZKU

2010 Audi S3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi S366,118 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 ZKU
MakeAudi
ModelS3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 142,566 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 132,848 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 127,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 120,380 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding pads 75% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding worn pads 3mm (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 109,244 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,801 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,465 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,916 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 79,544 miles

o/s/r alloy wheel inner rim has had a repair

Pass 4 Oct 2016 77,131 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Wiper scratch in swept area

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Wiper scratch in swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,946 miles

chips zones (A+B) of screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

wiper scratch across zone (B) of screen

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 55,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,301 miles

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

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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YE59 ZKU is a 2010 Audi S3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YE59 ZKU, 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 YE59 ZKU registered?

YE59 ZKU is a 2010 Audi S3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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