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DE10 YLR

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,822 mi
Last recorded140,822 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE10 YLR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 140,822 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp centrol weak

Fail 31 Jul 2026 140,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

exhaust clamp centrol weak

Pass 14 Aug 2025 134,924 miles

Central centre exhaust clamp corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 133,352 miles

Central centre exhaust bracket corroded

Rear rear suspension corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 133,070 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 133,070 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 131,045 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 131,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 129,838 miles

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

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

suspension components rusty under car

Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 123,310 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 119,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,682 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 93,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 87,829 miles

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

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 YLR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLR, 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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DE10 YLR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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