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A18 NMK

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

261,451 mi
Last recorded261,451 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NMK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 261,451 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 257,215 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 253,182 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 249,409 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 244,791 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 239,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 222,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 222,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 203,670 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 203,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has been running on low pressure and has split to the cord around inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2017 185,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 May 2016 162,534 miles

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyres

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Fail 21 May 2016 162,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear age cracks in tyres

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear age cracks in tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 142,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre very badly worn on inside edge!

Pass 21 May 2014 119,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 May 2013 94,125 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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A18 NMK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A18 NMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 NMK registered?

A18 NMK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2010.

Is A18 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 NMK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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