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ET10 JTV

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,206 mi
Last recorded122,206 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET10 JTV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 122,206 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 122,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 119,912 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 119,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,367 miles

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 119,365 miles

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

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 108,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 99,404 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,619 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 80,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,877 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,923 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 37,900 miles

NSR Tyre has cracks around shoulder and stone danage on tread

Fail 4 Jun 2013 37,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR Tyre has cracks around shoulder and stone danage on tread

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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ET10 JTV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ET10 JTV, 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 ET10 JTV registered?

ET10 JTV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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