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EF10 XCG

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,395 mi
Last recorded116,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 116,395 miles

dampness to undertray

Fail 17 Jul 2026 116,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

dampness to undertray

Pass 30 Jul 2025 115,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate in places (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the edges and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen, just within limits (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 113,896 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip to screen

Fail 10 Jul 2024 113,896 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chip to screen

Pass 26 Jul 2023 112,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,308 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 111,308 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,799 miles

Offside Rear disc and pad showing signs of heat

Fail 5 Aug 2021 110,789 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear disc and pad showing signs of heat

Pass 21 Jul 2020 110,547 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly in tread

Fail 21 Jul 2020 110,546 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,701 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 106,681 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 96,259 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 96,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 89,892 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both slightly damp (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 81,805 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,149 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2013 48,394 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 48,394 miles

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

Nearside 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 XCG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

EF10 XCG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 July 2010.

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