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AL10 PKN

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,212 mi
Last recorded68,212 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 PKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 68,212 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 68,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 62,812 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 62,812 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear load levelling device not connected

Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 60,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,471 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 56,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 48,590 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 48,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,340 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 45,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,761 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,269 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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AL10 PKN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AL10 PKN, 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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AL10 PKN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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