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AV10 UCP

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,506 mi
Last recorded156,506 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 156,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 147,516 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 147,183 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,807 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,162 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 117,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 109,080 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 108,872 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 98,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,752 miles

o/s rear brake starting to bind

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,461 miles

N/S/R Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,417 miles

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

N/S front and N/S rear tyres damaged outer side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,070 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 UCP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

AV10 UCP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is AV10 UCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 UCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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