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EM02 EXM

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,610 mi
Last recorded178,610 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM02 EXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 178,610 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Tail gate struts weak

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 168,818 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 168,818 miles

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

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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And has dig in outer side wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 161,338 miles

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm broken

Some rear suspension components corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 161,338 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Dig in outer side wall of n/s front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper arm broken

Some rear suspension components corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" & "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 154,607 miles

Some rear suspension components corroding

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 138,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,411 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 115,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 81,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,114 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,602 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 26,946 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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EM02 EXM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EM02 EXM, 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 EM02 EXM registered?

EM02 EXM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is EM02 EXM safe to buy?

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