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AJ10 ZFD

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,858 mi
Last recorded174,858 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 174,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 167,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 158,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,995 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 98,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,438 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 84,699 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper damage but not restricting driver view (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edges feathered

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 71,509 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 58,516 miles

Front pads getting low

fuel filler flap unable to lock

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,647 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Rear brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 22,982 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZFD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZFD, 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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AJ10 ZFD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 June 2010.

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