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A23 WLN

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,859 mi
Last recorded167,859 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 WLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 167,859 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Fail 4 Dec 2025 167,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2024 166,189 miles

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

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

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 166,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2023 164,987 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 164,472 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 162,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 159,482 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 147,644 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 135,553 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 0ld tax disc holder ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 117,196 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 96,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2015 82,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both strut top bearings sticky

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not high enough to register on meter

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 WLN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 A23 WLN, 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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A23 WLN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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