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G5 ETL

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,713 mi
Last recorded66,713 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,713 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak transmission,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner and outer c.v.boots seepage,advise

Rear Lower osr and nsr sub axles corrosion

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively osr and nsr,advise (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 66,712 miles

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

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak transmission,advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner and outer c.v.boots seepage,advise

Rear Lower osr and nsr sub axles corrosion

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively osr and nsr,advise (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,214 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 61,601 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray's fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s/r and N/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 61,601 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illumined. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Lower Undertray's fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s/r and N/s/r. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 59,016 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer edges cracked,advise

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn/cracked,advise

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 59,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner and outer edges cracked,advise

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn/cracked,advise

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened osr and nsr sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 57,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,960 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 54,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,623 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both discs pitted excessively (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,165 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 43,117 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 42,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 32,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 30,171 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 26,671 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,536 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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G5 ETL is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G5 ETL, 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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G5 ETL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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