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CW05 MDW

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,621 mi
Last recorded100,621 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 MDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 100,621 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,204 miles

Central Exhaust joining clamp defective

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,933 miles

both front tyres are bald/worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2023 83,918 miles

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

both front tyres are bald/worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres outer side walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,477 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 57,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,994 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,373 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,437 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,764 miles

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

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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CW05 MDW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CW05 MDW, 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 CW05 MDW registered?

CW05 MDW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 November 2010.

Is CW05 MDW safe to buy?

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