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GR08 DSR

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,095 mi
Last recorded129,095 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 DSR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 129,095 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,601 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,429 miles

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

Fail 3 Oct 2023 117,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,779 miles

rusty rear sub frame

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,882 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,882 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,646 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,776 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2018 76,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sunvisor clip broken but not dropping down

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

low flow on emissions no readings

Fail 20 Jan 2018 76,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working audi cam done (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake application uneven audi cam done showing fault (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front sunvisor clip broken but not dropping down

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

low flow on emissions no readings

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,644 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 68,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2016 61,124 miles

low flow smoke, no reading detected

o.s.r tyre perished in tread and on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,784 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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GR08 DSR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GR08 DSR, 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 GR08 DSR registered?

GR08 DSR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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