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AV10 GCK

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,269 mi
Last recorded146,269 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 GCK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 146,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose one bolt loose and one bolt broken (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

petrol cap sealing device cracking/perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2025 140,157 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 140,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 123,038 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 123,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 104,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,405 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 88,041 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 May 2020 84,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 72,394 miles

Slight age cracking to both rear tyres and small tear to outer side wall on o/s rear tyre

Fail 18 May 2018 72,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Slight age cracking to both rear tyres and small tear to outer side wall on o/s rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2017 64,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 57,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,463 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 50,463 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,212 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 114,735 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,193 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,193 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,904 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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AV10 GCK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV10 GCK, 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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AV10 GCK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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