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BV10 SNU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,890 mi
Last recorded138,890 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV10 SNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 138,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 125,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,655 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 115,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,019 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 106,019 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,964 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 101,963 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 80,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 59,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 56,128 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 47,921 miles

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

no emissions reading detected

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,996 miles

unable to attain emissions reading

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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BV10 SNU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV10 SNU, 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 BV10 SNU registered?

BV10 SNU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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