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EK60 PZE

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,478 mi
Last recorded104,478 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 PZE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 104,478 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2026 104,350 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 104,350 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,779 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 98,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf + osf (5.3.2 (c))

small chip within swept area of windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2022 93,816 miles

Nail in tyre nsr + osr ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf + osf (5.3.2 (b))

x2 small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,292 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2021 91,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,721 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF + OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Door mirror damaged

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF + OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 88,721 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF + OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Door mirror damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF + OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 82,694 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 82,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 75,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,364 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f shock absorber has a slight leakage of fluid.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 66,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

o/s/f shock absorber has a slight leakage of fluid.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 57,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,633 miles

nearside rear brake pad wearing low

offside front brake pad wearing low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,737 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 24,555 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 24,555 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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EK60 PZE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EK60 PZE, 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 EK60 PZE registered?

EK60 PZE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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