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BU10 ZDH

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,345 mi
Last recorded159,345 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZDH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 159,345 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 159,345 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 143,630 miles

Coolant level on min

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 143,630 miles

Coolant level on min

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,714 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling mechanical parts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose loose at centre join. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 117,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 103,563 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 103,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected hanging loose damaged WARNING LIGHT ON (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 87,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 70,972 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit [2mm] (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 May 2015 57,489 miles

emissions blip not detected

Fail 20 May 2015 57,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions blip not detected

Pass 27 May 2014 44,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 37,332 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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BU10 ZDH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU10 ZDH, 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 BU10 ZDH registered?

BU10 ZDH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 25 August 2010.

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