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GL10 ZVK

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,890 mi
Last recorded132,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 ZVK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 132,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 132,829 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 117,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,141 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 104,105 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle damaged left centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel cap seal Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2022 101,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 101,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 91,163 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2020 91,163 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,210 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 81,210 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 68,355 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 68,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,190 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,764 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 38,574 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 23,105 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 ZVK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZVK, 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 ZVK registered?

GL10 ZVK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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