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DWD 3J

2010 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

186,335 mi
Last recorded186,335 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDWD 3J
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 186,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 171,083 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 171,083 miles

Nearside Front 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 159,628 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 144,603 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 144,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,854 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 140,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 140,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside fitted under P.R.S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 138,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 125,054 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 125,015 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,000 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + misshaped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Offside rear tyre slightly misshaped on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) on limits! ()

Rotational noise when spinning both front wheels. Unable to determine cause

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,779 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 55,510 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside + offside front tyres bald on inner edges

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre cracked, perished + slightly misshaped inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,941 miles

Could not carry out 3 x seatbelt checks due to child seats

Could not carry out emmisions due to rev limiter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DWD 3J is a 2010 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DWD 3J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DWD 3J is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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