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EF10 GLV

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,287 mi
Last recorded169,287 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 GLV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 169,287 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f bald on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

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

early uneven tread wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

general underside corrosion on underside of car

Fail 1 Jul 2026 169,284 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure long strange bald area on inner edge of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f bald on inner . (5.2.3 (e))

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

early uneven tread wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre

general underside corrosion on underside of car

Pass 25 Apr 2024 161,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2024 161,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 155,406 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 30 May 2022 148,817 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose plastic panel on trailing arm is rattling, not fully secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

parking brake efficiency could be better, advise to inspect rear brakes

Fail 20 May 2022 148,817 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve joint clamp is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose plastic panel on trailing arm is rattling, not fully secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

coolant low

parking brake efficiency could be better, advise to inspect rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2021 143,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 137,834 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking radially no ply exposed

Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,910 miles

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 130,863 miles

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

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,438 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 123,434 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,863 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 101,863 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,972 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,675 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 72,762 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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EF10 GLV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EF10 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

EF10 GLV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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