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AU10 HBN

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 HBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 149,456 miles

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

front suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Dec 2025 149,455 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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))

front suspension ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 145,901 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated slightly.

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

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated slightly.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,833 miles

Both front suspension lower ball joint dusts covers deteriuoarted slightly.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 133,789 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,242 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 123,412 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 113,210 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 113,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside front tyre worn and perished close to limit

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,178 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 2

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage close to limit. 2

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. 2

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damage close to limit. 2

Offside rear tyre deteriorated in tread close to limit. 1

Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,819 miles

1) Nearside rear brake pads worn close top limit

Nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,850 miles

1) Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape and close to limit on inner edge

2) Nearside rear brake binding

2) Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

3) Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 82,330 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,841 miles

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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AU10 HBN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 AU10 HBN, 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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AU10 HBN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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