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2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,689 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 115,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 107,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 92,884 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 92,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,295 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 79,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,903 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 39,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,453 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 14 Jul 2014 31,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,716 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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BD10 VFU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2010.

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