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GW04 DAW

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 DAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 115,462 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,579 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2023 105,594 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,164 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2021 98,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 98,161 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,650 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 74,803 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,083 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,045 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp retainer broken but headlamp still secure

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 59,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. headlamp displaced due to accident, have re-adjusted beam aim (1.8)

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

Nearside Front headlamp retainer broken but headlamp still secure

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 49,063 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Fail 27 May 2016 49,063 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 39,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 39,716 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 32,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,000 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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GW04 DAW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GW04 DAW, 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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GW04 DAW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

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