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DA10 ACU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,553 mi
Last recorded219,553 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA10 ACU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 219,553 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 213,634 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 203,252 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 197,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 189,328 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 189,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 183,362 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 183,349 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability roll bar linage rubbing on the driveshaft with the vehicle jacked up because the strut not securely located in the front hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached strut not securely fitted into front hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 176,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 176,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 156,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has flat spots inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 138,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,630 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,628 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 91,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 91,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DA10 ACU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA10 ACU, 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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DA10 ACU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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