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DYZ 3187

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,208 mi
Last recorded158,208 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYZ 3187
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 158,208 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 147,977 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 3mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,724 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 140,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 125,461 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 125,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,898 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is worn on both inner and outer edge (advise change soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: os/r tyre has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear ADVISE: rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,992 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken os/r coil sling top coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/f tyre is worn on both inner and outer edge (advise change soon) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: os/r tyre has slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear ADVISE: rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 86,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 75,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,381 miles

front discs badly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,760 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 31,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear washer inop

Pass 10 Feb 2014 21,682 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,102 miles

slight oil leak from turbo

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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DYZ 3187 is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DYZ 3187, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DYZ 3187 registered?

DYZ 3187 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 June 2010.

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