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AU03 DOU

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 DOU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 153,339 miles

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2025 153,338 miles

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

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

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2024 146,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2024 146,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 138,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. Next to corroded/defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wax oil/underseal applied to chassis and components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,185 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension covered with wax oil

Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner side 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension covered with wax oil

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,992 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 120,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heatsheilds insecure

Fail 30 Apr 2019 113,654 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heatsheilds insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,498 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 103,497 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heatsheilds insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2017 88,603 miles

Brake wear warning light on, NSF pad wire broken

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 88,603 miles

Brake wear warning light on, NSF pad wire broken

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,521 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,583 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 48,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 35,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU03 DOU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU03 DOU, 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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AU03 DOU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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