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DH09 DEX

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH09 DEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 136,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 127,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 119,182 miles

parking brake only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 25 Apr 2022 109,986 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some componrnts

Fail 25 Apr 2022 109,986 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some componrnts

Pass 22 Apr 2021 101,422 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 22 Apr 2021 101,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Nov 2019 88,758 miles

under trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 80,509 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,855 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,778 miles

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

under trays ftd

Fail 25 Oct 2016 67,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

under trays ftd

Pass 31 Oct 2015 60,624 miles

child seat ftd nsr seat

pads wearing low all round

under trays ftd

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,246 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DH09 DEX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 DH09 DEX, 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 DH09 DEX registered?

DH09 DEX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

Is DH09 DEX safe to buy?

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