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AO10 AVD

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,833 mi
Last recorded203,833 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 AVD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 203,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 198,318 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 198,312 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 188,829 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 178,294 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 164,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output xenon bulb (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 147,225 miles

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

lower covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 147,225 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

lower covers fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2020 147,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

boot temperamental to secure

Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,015 miles

EMISSIONS TEST ABORTED NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2019 123,015 miles

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

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

EMISSIONS TEST ABORTED NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 88,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 76,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,731 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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AO10 AVD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO10 AVD, 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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What year was AO10 AVD registered?

AO10 AVD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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