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EX10 XLG

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

185,687 mi
Last recorded185,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 XLG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 185,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 177,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 177,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2023 171,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 171,110 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 159,105 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 159,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All 4 brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 148,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 140,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 123,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 116,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 111,596 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,005 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,376 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,124 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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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EX10 XLG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX10 XLG, 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 EX10 XLG registered?

EX10 XLG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2010.

Is EX10 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX10 XLG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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