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EF10 GKV

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,691 mi
Last recorded100,691 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 GKV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 100,691 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front fog light damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 100,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Lower outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes both sides at rear worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Pass 20 Jun 2022 90,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2022 89,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (marked in yellow chalk) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 77,719 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 74,897 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 74,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,427 miles

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

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

emissions not detected.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,066 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 62,916 miles

Front o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,963 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 54,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 46,916 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 39,392 miles

Both front tyres have cuts on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,903 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EF10 GKV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EF10 GKV, 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 EF10 GKV registered?

EF10 GKV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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