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BN10 VJC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,528 mi
Last recorded174,528 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 VJC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 174,528 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 17 Aug 2026 174,521 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 19 Aug 2025 168,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,113 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 163,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 159,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 159,197 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 154,854 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 146,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 138,569 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 138,530 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 131,019 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 121,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner & outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front under tray loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 121,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner & outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front under tray loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,184 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 94,565 miles

unable to check rear belts as seats down

Fail 20 Jul 2016 94,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

unable to check rear belts as seats down

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,336 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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BN10 VJC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN10 VJC, 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 BN10 VJC registered?

BN10 VJC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2010.

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