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AV10 TPF

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,747 mi
Last recorded188,747 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 TPF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 188,747 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 155,222 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 22 Apr 2022 144,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 131,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 130,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 117,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 88,240 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 88,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 74,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished at base of tread

covers & trays

oil level low

Fail 3 May 2017 74,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn uneven across axle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished at base of tread

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

covers & trays

oil level low

Pass 5 May 2016 62,150 miles

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

boot full

engine covers

under trays

Fail 5 May 2016 62,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

boot full

engine covers

under trays

Pass 13 May 2015 49,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

offside rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 8 May 2014 35,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake lever long travel

windscreen washer warning light displayed

Pass 8 May 2014 35,913 miles

handbrake lever long travel

windscreen washer warning light displayed

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too low to take a reading

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 TPF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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