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DP10 UPK

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,047 mi
Last recorded146,047 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP10 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 146,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded.

Rear Suspension corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2025 142,352 miles

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

Rear axle/suspension corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 142,351 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle/suspension corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2025 142,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 138,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Various surface corrosion

TPMS light on

Pass 31 Jan 2023 134,949 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear suspension component ,o/s/r coil spring slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under car surface slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jan 2023 134,947 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides , inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear suspension component ,o/s/r coil spring slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under car surface slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2022 132,245 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jan 2021 129,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly stepping on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2019 127,671 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 124,601 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2018 124,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,040 miles

front underneath tray loose and broken both sides

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2017 119,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front underneath tray loose and broken both sides

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,881 miles

metal object in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2013 70,792 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

metal object in offside rear tyre

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 UPK is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DP10 UPK, 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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DP10 UPK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 July 2010.

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