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DY10 SOH

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,285 mi
Last recorded151,285 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 SOH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 151,285 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 151,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,758 miles

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

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

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 22 Mar 2024 146,727 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 146,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,839 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 140,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 137,183 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm rear bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 120,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jul 2020 109,453 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 109,452 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 104,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2018 92,071 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 80,426 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,477 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both front tyres low

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

to clean to test

Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,477 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both front tyres low

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leak

brake warning light on dash

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perishing and nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,703 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls perishing and nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2014 34,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,175 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DY10 SOH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY10 SOH, 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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DY10 SOH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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