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83 SAM

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,275 mi
Last recorded132,275 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 132,275 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 131,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 114,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 101,227 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 101,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,157 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,689 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 80,066 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

ENG\OIL MIN

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 46,903 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 34,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,832 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 28,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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83 SAM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 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 A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 83 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 83 SAM registered?

83 SAM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is 83 SAM safe to buy?

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