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GL10 XRS

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,241 mi
Last recorded155,241 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 XRS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 155,241 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 131,405 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 131,405 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head light flickers on and off

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,451 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 119,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 111,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,227 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,631 miles

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

boot full.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 91,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

boot full.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

has a child seat in rear witch is NOT strapped in

Pass 5 Oct 2017 65,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has minor defect on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn Inner edge and has damage on side wall ,small nail (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 65,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has minor defect on outer side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn Inner edge and has damage on side wall ,small nail (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 51,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2016 51,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,753 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 29,595 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,669 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,378 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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GL10 XRS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL10 XRS, 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 GL10 XRS registered?

GL10 XRS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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