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DL10 KVZ

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,041 mi
Last recorded185,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 KVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 185,041 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front ball joints, dust covers cracked and damp

Pass 25 Apr 2024 180,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Offside Front windscreen, scratch marks

Offside Rear brake disc, corroded

Offside Rear brake pads, close to limit

Fail 21 Mar 2024 180,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc, corroded

Offside Rear brake pads, close to limit

Offside windscreen, scratch marks, not affecting view

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Mar 2023 170,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 170,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 163,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 163,538 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Possible fault on light switch

Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 157,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 156,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 144,175 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 127,311 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 115,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 113,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,594 miles

Rear tyes deteriorating, (fine cracking in tread pattern)

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, no visible smoke.

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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DL10 KVZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL10 KVZ, 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 DL10 KVZ registered?

DL10 KVZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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