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DFZ 1474

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1474
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,612 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2025 67,248 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 66,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,236 miles

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

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

Rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 5 Mar 2022 53,569 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 53,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,467 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,926 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 40,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner portion of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 39,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,300 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 24,240 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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DFZ 1474 is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DFZ 1474, 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 DFZ 1474 registered?

DFZ 1474 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is DFZ 1474 safe to buy?

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