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EO10 AEM

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,416 mi
Last recorded135,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO10 AEM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 135,416 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 135,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn close to limit, casing distortion inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2018 124,028 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 124,028 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 113,135 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,918 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 103,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,595 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 95,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 80,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,937 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres have side wall damage

Fail 25 Feb 2013 59,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EO10 AEM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EO10 AEM, 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 EO10 AEM registered?

EO10 AEM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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