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GD10 XSH

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,541 mi
Last recorded143,541 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD10 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 143,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded front and rear

Fail 8 Nov 2025 143,537 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded front and rear

Pass 5 Oct 2024 137,619 miles

Front and rear all suspension components croded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 134,610 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 134,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 116,269 miles

Front Nearside and offside tyres cracking in treads

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 115,982 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Nearside and offside tyres cracking in treads

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 100,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre crack in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre crack in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 99,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,554 miles

Light glass wear to offside front upper wind screen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Also leaking onto exhaust down pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Light glass wear to offside front upper wind screen

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 68,174 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 68,174 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,057 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,735 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 41,735 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,270 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

puntures in nsr tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2013 19,270 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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GD10 XSH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GD10 XSH, 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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GD10 XSH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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