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AO10 SXY

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,206 mi
Last recorded153,206 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 SXY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 153,206 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 149,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 145,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 139,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,609 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 130,400 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 130,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,439 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2018 112,288 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 112,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 102,645 miles

smoke emissions too lean to obtain readings

Pass 12 May 2017 98,927 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 90,974 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges and close to limit

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2015 79,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2015 79,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs lipped on the outer side could not fully inspect the inside

Pass 30 May 2014 64,673 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Fail 30 May 2014 64,672 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SXY is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

AO10 SXY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is AO10 SXY safe to buy?

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