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EJ10 TYY

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,284 mi
Last recorded104,284 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 TYY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 104,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted come loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 98,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to go out of shape

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 89,633 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,825 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 71,074 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres perishing (both)

covers fitted obscuring testable items

low emitter no printout available

Pass 8 May 2017 68,034 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover (2.4.G.2)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 65,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,876 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 55,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,320 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 50,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 TYY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TYY, 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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EJ10 TYY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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