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AV10 UBL

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,542 mi
Last recorded168,542 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 UBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 168,542 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 168,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 155,009 miles

Front both lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2023 155,008 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster arm has broken off sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,830 miles

all brake disc are covered in surface rust from lack of use

under body steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Fail 26 Nov 2022 147,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all brake disc are covered in surface rust from lack of use

under body steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Pass 27 Nov 2021 146,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body steering brakes and suspension has surface rust

Fail 3 Nov 2021 146,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure when on lock (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished/cracking and small cuts in treads

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

General corrosion underneath/on rear subframe

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

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

Tpms light is on

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 144,639 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area reduced and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 144,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken advise further inspection to suspension top mount when spring replaced DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened swept area reduced and corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc in poor condition edges corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc in poor condition and edges corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 135,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all brake pads wearing low

direction headlight warning light on dash

service light on

Pass 21 Apr 2018 126,665 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads are wearing

parking brake minimum effort 16% only just achieved roller brake test

under body has surface rust

Pass 6 May 2017 117,523 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt furred (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 May 2017 117,523 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened belt furred (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 108,498 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2016 108,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 92,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 72,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 72,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 53,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 UBL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 May 2010.

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