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GF10 DTU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 DTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 126,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,161 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 101,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bottom ball joint boots perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,601 miles

flywheel noisy

front and rear brake discs corroded

service light on

front shocks worn

Fail 23 Feb 2023 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

flywheel noisy

front and rear brake discs corroded

service light on

front shocks worn

Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,691 miles

flywheel worn

front inner discs corroded

front wipers worn

rear sub frame corroded

service light on

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,943 miles

rear lower suspension arms badly corroded but not excessive

service light on

front tyres on limit

Fail 25 Mar 2021 77,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear lower suspension arms badly corroded but not excessive

service light on

front tyres on limit

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,985 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,139 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 58,809 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 58,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,398 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,465 miles

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

Unable to read emissions due to being low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 33,133 miles

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)

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GF10 DTU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GF10 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF10 DTU registered?

GF10 DTU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is GF10 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF10 DTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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