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CV10 VTJ

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,279 mi
Last recorded74,279 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 VTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 74,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edge no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device cracking/perishing, needs attention

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm and prescribed area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 69,975 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device cracking/perishing, needs attention

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm and prescribed area corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 62,640 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,553 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,257 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight cuts in tyre walls

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,455 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 25,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CV10 VTJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CV10 VTJ, 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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What year was CV10 VTJ registered?

CV10 VTJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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