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DK10 XUX

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,387 mi
Last recorded154,387 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 XUX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 154,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 154,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 148,318 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 148,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 142,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 135,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 123,485 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 123,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 116,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under shields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2019 105,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 92,899 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 92,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 83,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 71,327 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 48,224 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,680 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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DK10 XUX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DK10 XUX, 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 DK10 XUX registered?

DK10 XUX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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The MOT history for DK10 XUX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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