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AV10 OPC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,691 mi
Last recorded161,691 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 OPC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 161,691 miles

chip on wind screen not affecting drivers view

emissions to low to test

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2025 161,596 miles

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

chip on wind screen not affecting drivers view

emissions to low to test

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 144,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,928 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 135,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 131,421 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 131,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 118,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 106,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,796 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,637 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,072 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 44,069 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,078 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 OPC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV10 OPC, 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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What year was AV10 OPC registered?

AV10 OPC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 April 2010.

Is AV10 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 OPC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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