2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Audi S3 MOT pass rate and common faults

349 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

125Well above average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    14 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  5. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  8. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard1.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension9.7%
  2. Lights & electrics8.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  4. Brakes6.9%
  5. Tyres6.6%
  6. Body & chassis2.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.2%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Audi S3?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2010 Audi S3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 349 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Audi S3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Audi S3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 125, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).