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BV54 TCH

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,763 mi
Last recorded108,763 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 TCH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 108,763 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 108,721 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 107,389 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 107,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,483 miles

parking brake mechanism stiff

Fail 11 Jan 2023 104,483 miles

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

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

parking brake mechanism stiff

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,190 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 96,197 miles

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

small cuts around outer sidewall offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2021 96,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

small cuts around outer sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2020 92,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake mechanism stiff

stress marks around inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,755 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 85,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 83,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 78,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,690 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,442 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,550 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,686 miles

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

child seat fitted drivers side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted passenger side rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BV54 TCH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV54 TCH, 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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BV54 TCH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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