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BU10 ZGX

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,123 mi
Last recorded166,123 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZGX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 166,123 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 155,643 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 155,641 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 153,008 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 151,162 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 148,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 141,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 141,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre IN SHOULDER (225X45X17 ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 133,779 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 133,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 123,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 123,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick & BINDING SLIGHTLY (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225X45X17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,868 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,990 miles

Unable to get a reading for smoke test vehicles emissions to clean

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,036 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 ZGX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

BU10 ZGX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2010.

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