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DE10 SDU

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 SDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 145,741 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 135,933 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 125,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 110,230 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 110,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 97,777 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,388 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 82,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,331 miles

N/SR,O/S/R and O/S/F tyres starting to get low and N/S/F side wall damaged but not to cords

Pass 3 May 2016 73,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,106 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,510 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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DE10 SDU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE10 SDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE10 SDU registered?

DE10 SDU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is DE10 SDU safe to buy?

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