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DU10 ZPE

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,750 mi
Last recorded138,750 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU10 ZPE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 138,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 132,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 121,757 miles

Both rear springs are corroded.

Only part of nearside indicator repeater working.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 110,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,693 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers/undertrays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,629 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 66,629 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,698 miles

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

Service light on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,573 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 ZPE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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