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EA10 NKJ

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,289 mi
Last recorded163,289 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 NKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 163,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 155,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 155,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Not Seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 145,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 134,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 124,873 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 111,854 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 111,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,786 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,695 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN FOR READ OUT

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,469 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread.

emissions too low for print out.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,469 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure behind nearside rear bumper. (1.9.2a)

both rear tyres cracking between tread.

emissions too low for print out.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 15,051 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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EA10 NKJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA10 NKJ, 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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EA10 NKJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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