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BV60 ZTE

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,806 mi
Last recorded176,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV60 ZTE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 176,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 162,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 138,498 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 138,498 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 133,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,040 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 124,040 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 116,306 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,974 miles

signs of wear to the n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,973 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges 1.6/2mm

signs of wear to the n/s/f lower arm rear bush

Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,232 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,062 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 65,302 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 57,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,168 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 47,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,690 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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BV60 ZTE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV60 ZTE registered?

BV60 ZTE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is BV60 ZTE safe to buy?

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