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EJ10 HMZ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,584 mi
Last recorded61,584 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 HMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,584 miles

Coil spring corroded Front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front shock absorbers weak and casings badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,153 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 59,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable 225/45 R17 91W ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear track control arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 56,544 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 56,544 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner face. Pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking with age 225/45 R17 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 53,932 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 53,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 51,192 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 51,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 47,538 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 47,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,686 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 44,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 40,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 40,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,208 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 35,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Suspect bulb faulty or incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 30,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 26,551 miles

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

plastic under vehicle fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 22,889 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 17,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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EJ10 HMZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EJ10 HMZ, 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 EJ10 HMZ registered?

EJ10 HMZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 May 2010.

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