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AJ10 KXR

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,475 mi
Last recorded197,475 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 KXR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 197,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 176,996 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 164,532 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 164,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 155,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 155,870 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 148,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front service brake dragging slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2022 148,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front service brake dragging slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,621 miles

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 141,450 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 135,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 121,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,765 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,112 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 69,035 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,817 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,817 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ10 KXR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AJ10 KXR, 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 AJ10 KXR registered?

AJ10 KXR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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