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AU10 HCY

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,159 mi
Last recorded179,159 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 HCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 179,159 miles

rear tyres feathered/mis-shaped

Pass 31 Jan 2025 177,436 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 173,197 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,684 miles

front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 165,345 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 160,870 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 149,217 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 149,217 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 130,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,620 miles

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

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

mil light

Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,961 miles

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

no acceleration detected

underbody shields fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2017 93,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

no acceleration detected

underbody shields fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,854 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 33,175 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,806 miles

o\s\f tyre worn on inner edge & has a small cut to cords

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 HCY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AU10 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU10 HCY registered?

AU10 HCY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2010.

Is AU10 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU10 HCY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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