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DM10 SSS

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,430 mi
Last recorded104,430 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM10 SSS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 104,430 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 2x (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 104,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing 2x (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 2x (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4x 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,640 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 85,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 78,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,001 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,431 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 52,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,267 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 47,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 37,425 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 37,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,430 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,006 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,944 miles

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

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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DM10 SSS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DM10 SSS, 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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DM10 SSS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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