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AM04 BEE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,004 mi
Last recorded168,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 BEE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 168,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 168,004 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 159,869 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 159,869 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 154,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s+o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 154,886 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s+o/s top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s+o/s

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 148,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 141,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 134,262 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 134,260 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 127,364 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 114,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 104,809 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 104,809 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 88,628 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted

no metered smoke detected

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 88,627 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine covers fitted

no metered smoke detected

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Emmisions test,, No metered smoke detected

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 59,629 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 36,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre starting to split and perish recommend replacement

o/s/r tyre starting to split and perish recommend replacement

zero emmissions so no print out

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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AM04 BEE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AM04 BEE, 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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AM04 BEE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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