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EK10 NXT

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,554 mi
Last recorded124,554 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 NXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS / OFS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2025 116,955 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 116,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 109,753 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 104,027 miles

Front [both] tyres cracks to wall.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 100,628 miles

Front tyres cracks to outer wall.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 100,628 miles

Front tyres cracks to outer wall.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 92,984 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 92,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,484 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 77,858 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,873 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,602 miles

front brake pads 50% worn

slight damage to n/s/front tyre wall

Fail 29 Feb 2016 57,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads 50% worn

slight damage to n/s/front tyre wall

Fail 26 Feb 2015 47,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,474 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,291 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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EK10 NXT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK10 NXT, 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 EK10 NXT registered?

EK10 NXT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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