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A10 SAE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 129,820 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 129,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,667 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 128,663 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 127,511 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front & rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 125,688 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,678 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 123,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged to sidewall 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishin 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 121,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 120,343 miles

engine bay/under body covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 118,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 111,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 98,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 71,207 miles

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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A10 SAE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A10 SAE, 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 A10 SAE registered?

A10 SAE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2010.

Is A10 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 SAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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