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DY10 SPX

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,440 mi
Last recorded116,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 SPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 116,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 116,429 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Runflat tyre mixed with standard radial tyre across steered axle.

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 25 Jan 2021 109,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre perished

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 81,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 73,235 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 63,864 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,629 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,177 miles

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

fuel filler cap starting to deteriorate.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,868 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,930 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 SPX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

DY10 SPX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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