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DG10 TLN

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 TLN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 78,151 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Fail 6 Oct 2025 78,151 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,739 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 64,191 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 1 Apr 2023 64,191 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,296 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 53,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,853 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 48,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 48,434 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,047 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,938 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,182 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,650 miles

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

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

Service warning light on

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,101 miles

Small cuts on n/s and o/s front outer tyre walls (not down to ply cords)

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 TLN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DG10 TLN, 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 DG10 TLN registered?

DG10 TLN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2010.

Is DG10 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG10 TLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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