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GU10 MXW

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,229 mi
Last recorded118,229 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 MXW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 118,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 116,978 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 113,396 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 107,588 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 107,587 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 100,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 95,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,093 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall Bothside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,058 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,080 miles

rear additional light on offside not working

Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,080 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working offside rear side light in boot lid (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,766 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 39,766 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,185 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 29,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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GU10 MXW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU10 MXW, 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 GU10 MXW registered?

GU10 MXW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 March 2010.

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