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DY10 EBV

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,042 mi
Last recorded138,042 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 EBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 138,042 miles

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

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 10 Jun 2025 131,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 126,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 119,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 113,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 106,996 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,996 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,578 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2017 81,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,062 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 76,062 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,357 miles

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,084 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 51,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,126 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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DY10 EBV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DY10 EBV, 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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What year was DY10 EBV registered?

DY10 EBV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 April 2010.

Is DY10 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 EBV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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