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EF60 DLJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,470 mi
Last recorded184,470 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 DLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 184,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 169,389 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 169,378 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps x2 broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 160,179 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 160,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 153,529 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 142,251 miles

Front discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,692 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 99,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/S + O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,709 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S + O/S (2.7.3)

Front Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inner

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 65,726 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 65,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,563 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 56,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,838 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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EF60 DLJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 EF60 DLJ, 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 EF60 DLJ registered?

EF60 DLJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 December 2010.

Is EF60 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF60 DLJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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