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AW10 ALE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,945 mi
Last recorded133,945 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW10 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 133,945 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 133,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit applied 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,248 miles

no emissions detected.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 104,695 miles

NO EMISSIONS FITTED.

covers on engine bay and underneath.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 91,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre both rear cracked. ()

engine and undercovers fitted.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 91,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre both rear cracked. ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,993 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,857 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to limits 2-3mm

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,849 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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AW10 ALE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AW10 ALE, 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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AW10 ALE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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