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DU10 ZKS

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,758 mi
Last recorded179,758 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 ZKS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 179,758 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 179,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 176,751 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 176,751 miles

Undertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 173,698 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 165,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 152,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,667 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 133,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,857 miles

emissions to low to provide printout

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake imbalance greater than 30 percent (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to low to provide printout

Pass 12 Feb 2016 113,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 97,882 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,443 miles

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

Rear 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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DU10 ZKS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU10 ZKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU10 ZKS registered?

DU10 ZKS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is DU10 ZKS safe to buy?

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