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DL10 WSJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,419 mi
Last recorded157,419 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL10 WSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 157,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 150,051 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2023 138,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 128,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 122,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 114,213 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,389 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 101,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 101,584 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,989 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S AND O/S (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 65,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,752 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,690 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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DL10 WSJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

DL10 WSJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2010.

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