2010 Audi S3 · 1,503 MOT tests
2010 Audi S3 reliability
2010 Audi S3s fail 24% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 S3 years (1,503 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi S3s: 17.5%)
- 24%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi S3s: 17.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 93,354
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,503
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 48% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 5.4% of tests fail here (11% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi S3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension8.1%
- Brakes6%
- Lights and electrics5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.4%
- Tyres5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.73%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.46%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.2%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.86%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (3.59%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (3.19%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (3.13%)
Is a 2010 Audi S3 reliable?
2010 Audi S3s fail 24% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 S3 years (1,503 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi S3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.26% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi S3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi S3 shows 93,354 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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