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AO10 SYE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 SYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 163,108 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear under components corroded

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2026 163,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear under components corroded

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2025 160,040 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 156,352 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 156,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 152,432 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 152,432 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 140,579 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 118,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 105,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 97,222 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 58,687 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,057 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on dash

rear wiper arm and blade missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SYE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

AO10 SYE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2010.

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