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DU10 GJE

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,957 mi
Last recorded192,957 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 GJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 192,957 miles

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

Offside Front BUMPER GRILL DAMAGE

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 192,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front BUMPER GRILL DAMAGE

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 186,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 176,238 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 176,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,792 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 137,214 miles

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

rust underneath

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,091 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,199 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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DU10 GJE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU10 GJE, 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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DU10 GJE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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