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BX10 HLJ

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,559 mi
Last recorded103,559 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX10 HLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,559 miles

Engine / Transmission Rattle

Fail 29 Sep 2025 103,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine / Transmission Rattle

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 96,907 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,759 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (o/s & n/s) REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,024 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 86,024 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade nocking during operation

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,983 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 80,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 77,755 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road Spring, suspect spring broken on lower end.

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2017 64,847 miles

Offside Front cut in side wall, no visible cords

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front cut in side wall, no visible cords

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,758 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,140 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 46,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,140 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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BX10 HLJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX10 HLJ, 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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BX10 HLJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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