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DV60 YDW

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,352 mi
Last recorded124,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV60 YDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 124,352 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 124,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 116,402 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 108,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 108,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,137 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Engine cover fitted

Headlamp images poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under body covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,492 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread just on legal limit (attention soon)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 88,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking, uneven wear and just above legal limit (attention soon)

Offside Front tyre tread just on legal limit (attention soon)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 83,517 miles

Both front tyre treads 'getting' low

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 76,241 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 61,268 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,456 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,490 miles

emissions too low to test

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,624 miles

one horn not working but can be heard clearly with other horn

Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

only one horn working

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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DV60 YDW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV60 YDW, 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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DV60 YDW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 October 2010.

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