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AV10 GDK

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 128,936 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 123,099 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both stabiliser arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 123,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both stabiliser arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 117,568 miles

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

front & rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 117,495 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))

front & rear suspension corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 110,816 miles

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

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))

corrosion to suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 104,836 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and corrosion to all suspension components rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,234 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Fail 2 Oct 2019 94,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted

surface corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,691 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Fail 1 Oct 2018 80,691 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,470 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,272 miles

Nearside 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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AV10 GDK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AV10 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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