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DP10 UPG

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 UPG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 104,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,120 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,712 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 78,575 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 75,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 71,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn along their inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear spring carriers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,337 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 54,337 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,168 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,657 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,930 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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DP10 UPG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DP10 UPG, 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 DP10 UPG registered?

DP10 UPG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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