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GU10 YHC

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

273,058 mi
Last recorded273,058 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 YHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 273,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 273,000 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge worn through to Undertread ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 262,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arms bushes worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 262,518 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge x1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished x1 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears x2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear control arms bushes worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened underbody rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 255,771 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2023 255,749 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 248,230 miles

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2022 248,188 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 241,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 232,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp Projected beam image is slightly poor but just meets requirements.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 232,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp Projected beam image is slightly poor but just meets requirements.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 209,061 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 209,061 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2018 178,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre leaking at outer rim

Fail 26 Feb 2018 178,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre leaking at outer rim

Pass 17 Mar 2017 151,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 151,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 83,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers poor

Fail 7 Mar 2013 62,545 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers poor

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 YHC is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YHC, 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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GU10 YHC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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