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EF10 GLY

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 GLY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 134,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 134,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 126,990 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 126,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 118,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 108,336 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 108,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 99,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 95,710 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,309 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,309 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 85,238 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,129 miles

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2016 65,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 58,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 52,516 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 47,892 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges (uneven wear)

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 GLY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GLY, 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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EF10 GLY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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