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CH53 AUD

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,105 mi
Last recorded132,105 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 AUD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 132,105 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear link arm corroded getting close on limit nsr osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 132,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear link arm corroded getting close on limit nsr osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,893 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 108,241 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,548 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,513 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 88,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 77,047 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,301 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,782 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lateral arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear lateral suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear lateral suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,080 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,385 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 31,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,419 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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CH53 AUD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CH53 AUD, 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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CH53 AUD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 October 2010.

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