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AO10 UTE

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,959 mi
Last recorded158,959 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 UTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 158,959 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 141,141 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,625 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 132,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 132,398 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken and other clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 123,121 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 123,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 101,862 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 95,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 83,038 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 72,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,835 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 31,787 miles

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)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 UTE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red 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 UTE, 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 UTE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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