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EF10 OLU

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,018 mi
Last recorded128,018 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 OLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 128,018 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,614 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,351 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 102,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 96,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge and is cracking between tread

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge and is cracking between tread

Pass 20 Jun 2016 77,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,202 miles

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

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

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

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 44,646 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 44,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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EF10 OLU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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