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DK10 ZCF

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,945 mi
Last recorded164,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 ZCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 164,945 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 151,893 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 140,074 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,695 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 119,844 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 119,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 109,228 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 109,228 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,789 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,740 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 79,465 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 79,462 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 59,971 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 40,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZCF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZCF, 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 ZCF registered?

DK10 ZCF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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