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DE10 SFN

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,545 mi
Last recorded165,545 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 SFN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,545 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 165,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 154,193 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 154,186 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 146,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 142,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 138,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2020 133,489 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 133,489 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn down and over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,132 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 80,470 miles

brake discs at front have wear/Lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,314 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,377 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 52,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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DE10 SFN is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE10 SFN, 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 DE10 SFN registered?

DE10 SFN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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