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AK10 YJD

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

151,998 mi
Last recorded151,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 YJD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 151,998 miles

engine dipstick tube damaged,can"t check eng oil correctly

Fail 18 Jul 2025 151,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine dipstick tube damaged,can"t check eng oil correctly

Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 137,987 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 129,866 miles

Brake warning light on, near side front wear wire snapped

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

Oil level low

Fail 2 Jun 2022 129,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning light on, near side front wear wire snapped

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

Oil level low

Pass 15 May 2021 122,470 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 122,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2020 117,295 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Feb 2020 117,295 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jan 2020 117,053 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 111,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 105,958 miles

225/45/17/94 w xl

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges/small cuts in (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 105,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

225/45/17/94 w xl

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and are worn smooth on the inner and outer edges/small cuts in (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,990 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,734 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nail in o/s/r tyre sidewall

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 79,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Mar 2015 79,124 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 62,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,575 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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AK10 YJD is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AK10 YJD, 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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AK10 YJD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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