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AU51 BYE

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,680 mi
Last recorded150,680 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 150,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 150,673 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 147,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 143,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 143,585 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 143,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 132,618 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 132,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 126,325 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 126,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 121,155 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Fail 31 May 2019 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers preventing access to some components.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has really bad cuts / splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 110,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 102,571 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,411 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing and tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 25 Nov 2013 83,279 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,765 miles

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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AU51 BYE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU51 BYE, 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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AU51 BYE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 February 2010.

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