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AO10 CXV

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,861 mi
Last recorded162,861 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 162,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 159,067 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 159,067 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 155,191 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 149,221 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2022 149,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 140,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 110,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side on the limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 161,064 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,258 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle obscuring inspection of some components

Damage to offside rear road wheel

Engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,100 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring view to some components at engine bay.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside headlamp aim at lower limit.

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

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

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

Offside headlamp aim at lower limit.

Slight damage at nearside front outer tyre sidewall.

Unable to view brake fluid reservoir level clearly.

Unable to view condition of inner brake pads with roadwheels in place.

Underbody panels fitted, obscuring view to some components at underside of vehicle.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 80,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,924 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 CXV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

AO10 CXV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is AO10 CXV safe to buy?

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