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DG10 MVK

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 MVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 140,631 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 140,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 135,539 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 124,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,706 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 111,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 103,143 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,527 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 98,492 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,306 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 56,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,819 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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DG10 MVK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DG10 MVK, 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 DG10 MVK registered?

DG10 MVK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2010.

Is DG10 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 MVK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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