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EF60 GAX

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

214,986 mi
Last recorded214,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 214,986 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 214,986 miles

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 211,301 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 211,297 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 208,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 207,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 194,713 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 194,713 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 178,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 178,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 160,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 139,996 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 139,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 118,794 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 118,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 77,614 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 77,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,431 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 GAX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF60 GAX?

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What year was EF60 GAX registered?

EF60 GAX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2010.

Is EF60 GAX safe to buy?

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