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EMZ 7010

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,351 mi
Last recorded92,351 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 7010
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 92,351 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,641 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 8 Aug 2024 81,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,612 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 71,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,940 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 70,936 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 66,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,964 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 60,964 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp in boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake pads and brake disc more worn than the other side

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the wipers are less effective than new

Fail 2 May 2017 49,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp in boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake pads and brake disc more worn than the other side

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the wipers are less effective than new

Pass 29 Apr 2016 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald in inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald in inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 36,728 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2014 30,560 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 30,560 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2013 23,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,332 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 22,332 miles

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

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

Offside 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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EMZ 7010 is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EMZ 7010, 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 EMZ 7010 registered?

EMZ 7010 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is EMZ 7010 safe to buy?

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