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EF10 XEE

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,176 mi
Last recorded125,176 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 XEE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 125,176 miles

Front off/side Mirror cracked

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has some chips

Fail 1 Aug 2025 125,176 miles

Front off/side Mirror cracked

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen has some chips

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,256 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 101,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 88,229 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 88,229 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,412 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2019 67,769 miles

under body trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,219 miles

surface cracks in offside front and both rear tyre treads

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,283 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 49,342 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,238 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2014 41,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,303 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 XEE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XEE, 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 XEE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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