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BV60 TXE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,475 mi
Last recorded180,475 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 TXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 180,475 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 180,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2021 167,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 158,651 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES WORN ,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD & EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(225-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING. (0.1 (b))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 158,651 miles

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

ENGINE UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BOTTOM ARM REAR CONSOLE BUSHES WORN ,REPLACE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD & EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGES,CLOSE TO CORDS.(225-45X17W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATING. (0.1 (b))

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 151,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 138,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush of wishbone signs of very slight perishing but minimum not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 138,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush of wishbone signs of very slight perishing but minimum not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres approx 2mm inner edge slight miss shaped 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 118,852 miles

Nearside Front 2 out of 3 jet washers working but still clearing screen effectively

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and stepping badly (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has 2 nails in tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil and coolant levels topped up prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 64,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BV60 TXE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV60 TXE, 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 BV60 TXE registered?

BV60 TXE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is BV60 TXE safe to buy?

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