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A23 RJU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,505 mi
Last recorded172,505 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 172,505 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 169,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 166,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 163,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 122,179 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 122,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2021 136,788 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 136,788 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 130,862 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 109,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 100,070 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 100,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 91,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,068 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,932 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,657 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

emissions too clean to read via the exhaust probe

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape along inner tread pattern STRONG ADVISE

rear registration plate starting to disfigure

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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A23 RJU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A23 RJU, 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 A23 RJU registered?

A23 RJU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is A23 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 RJU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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