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AV60 JRU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,030 mi
Last recorded156,030 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 JRU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 156,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 149,435 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 149,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 144,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 142,871 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 142,871 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 136,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 136,107 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 128,936 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,242 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 115,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 115,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 106,719 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,224 miles

cut n/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

engine covers, side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 95,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

2x centre exhaust clamps corroded very thin. At limit at time of test. Advise replacing at service

cut n/s/r tyre but not yet to fail criteria

engine covers, side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,766 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to register.

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle, unable to fully inspect

Fail 17 Sep 2015 81,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions to low to register.

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle, unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couple of cuts in o/s/r tyre (must be close to cords)

o/s/f headlamp on max mark

Fail 4 Oct 2014 69,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couple of cuts in o/s/r tyre (must be close to cords)

o/s/f headlamp on max mark

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,639 miles

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

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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AV60 JRU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV60 JRU, 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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AV60 JRU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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