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C6 DTY

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,795 mi
Last recorded72,795 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 DTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,795 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 69,156 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 69,155 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,448 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,448 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre Tread @ 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Outer tread ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,565 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,604 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 52,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 50,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 49,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 49,200 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav/phone holder removed (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 47,985 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' And nearside front upper. (8.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 2 Apr 2016 47,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' And nearside front upper. (8.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 22,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor leak from centre exhaust mount

sawn toothed effect on inside edge of rear tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,998 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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C6 DTY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C6 DTY, 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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C6 DTY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 March 2010.

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