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AJ54 YAS

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,587 mi
Last recorded105,587 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YAS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 105,587 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 99,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,892 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 93,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 82,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 82,752 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,202 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 30 Jul 2020 75,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 1 Apr 2019 68,494 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,494 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,519 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted to vehicle unable to check some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,874 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 46,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 41,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,711 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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AJ54 YAS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AJ54 YAS, 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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AJ54 YAS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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