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AU60 XRD

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

225,297 mi
Last recorded225,297 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 XRD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 225,297 miles

Rear sub frame corroded but not weakend

Pass 21 Feb 2025 222,326 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2025 222,300 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 220,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 220,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 211,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 211,168 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 202,190 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges slightly

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 193,503 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 188,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 171,774 miles

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

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 145,706 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 121,509 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,071 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,115 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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AU60 XRD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 AU60 XRD, 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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AU60 XRD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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