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DL10 TRV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 TRV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 91,890 miles

Both front wheel arch covers are damaged and loose

O/S/F alloy has damage at sealing point for tyre, not leaking at present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear subframe is very rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2026 91,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Both front wheel arch covers are damaged and loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F alloy has damage at sealing point for tyre, not leaking at present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged very slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear boot strut not attached

Rear subframe is very rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,196 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,225 miles

Engine rattle

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 75,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine rattle

Nearside Mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 67,580 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 67,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged on bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 59,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,749 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 55,143 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 53,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 50,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,409 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,777 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2014 34,776 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,238 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)

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 TRV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DL10 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

DL10 TRV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 August 2010.

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