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CF10 DKE

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

295,318 mi
Last recorded295,318 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF10 DKE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 295,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 288,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 288,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 287,938 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 277,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 265,293 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 265,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint sleeve is corroded and holed [exhaust gases are blowing]. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn lower balljoint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bulb failure light is ON

Coil warning light illuminated on dashboard

NSF/OSF lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are starting to crack and split.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre is at 1.6mm limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

OSF lower windscreen is stone chipped

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 234,544 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 234,411 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link top boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 203,102 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 167,360 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 167,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 wear limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 136,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,325 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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CF10 DKE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF10 DKE, 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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CF10 DKE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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