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EX10 XLM

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,271 mi
Last recorded116,271 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX10 XLM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 116,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 105,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 102,413 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 89,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 75,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 71,829 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 61,450 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 61,450 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 54,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 28,981 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 28,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,119 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,772 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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EX10 XLM is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol 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 EX10 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

EX10 XLM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 March 2010.

Is EX10 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX10 XLM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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