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AO10 GWV

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,765 mi
Last recorded77,765 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 GWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 77,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR lower - rear control arm with the coil spring load (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 77,765 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF&OSF worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NSR&OSR lower - rear control arm with the coil spring load (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 72,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,539 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 67,915 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 64,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2019 60,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and minor cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front coil spring appears to be fitted upside down or wrong spring

slight corrosion to all suspension arms

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 50,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,396 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,665 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 15 Jul 2015 44,665 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

very deep cut to nsr tyre side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,239 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 GWV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO10 GWV, 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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AO10 GWV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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