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EF10 GME

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,167 mi
Last recorded125,167 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 GME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 118,306 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 112,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MILL (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MILL (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,317 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover is deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched in swept area's (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,317 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link dust cover is deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms / rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched in swept area's (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre is worn on the shoulders

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 76,617 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 61,805 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 54,332 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,789 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,324 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GME is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GME, 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 GME is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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