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BT10 OBS

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,662 mi
Last recorded71,662 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 OBS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 71,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 65,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,048 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 51,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,114 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,937 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 43,937 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,198 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 36,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 28,734 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,837 miles

wipers smear slightly.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 24,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,207 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 15,843 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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BT10 OBS is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT10 OBS, 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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BT10 OBS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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