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EK10 RTU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,055 mi
Last recorded161,055 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 RTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 161,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 148,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

Fail 21 Oct 2021 133,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF BRAKE PIPES

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 109,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front wiper blade is split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 92,461 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking from front and rear of engine

Possible engine missfire further maintance could be required

Slight deteroiration on both rear tyres

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,006 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 5 Dec 2015 79,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,029 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,339 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 RTU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTU, 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

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What year was EK10 RTU registered?

EK10 RTU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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