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EA10 RYW

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,145 mi
Last recorded181,145 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA10 RYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 181,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 173,317 miles

Central Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective OSR/NSR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 173,156 miles

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

Central Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective OSR/NSR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low OSF/NSF)(PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 164,973 miles

Offside image poor

Fail 19 Apr 2024 164,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear pads and disc run hot

Offside image poor

Pass 26 Apr 2023 155,833 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 149,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 136,674 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 131,550 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 100,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 85,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 73,016 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,343 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,972 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 40,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EA10 RYW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYW, 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 EA10 RYW registered?

EA10 RYW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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