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2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,062 mi
Last recorded170,062 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 HWL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 170,062 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 161,035 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,353 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 152,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45 17 91Y Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,826 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2023 141,826 miles

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2021 123,529 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2020 116,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2020 116,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,495 miles

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,442 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,596 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,327 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 45,327 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 38,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 29,810 miles

Left hand front brake disc has surface corrosion on inner surface.

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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BD10 HWL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BD10 HWL, 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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BD10 HWL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2010.

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