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HG10 BYP

2010 Audi A3 TDI

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A3 TDI88,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 BYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3 TDI
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 165,288 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 165,261 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 162,490 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 162,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DFA (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 160,274 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 158,503 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 158,503 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 156,818 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 6 Jun 2022 156,818 miles

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

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

205/55R16

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Jun 2021 153,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 153,807 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Jun 2020 151,472 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 30 Jun 2020 151,472 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 146,458 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Mar 2019 146,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,770 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 141,770 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 125,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 106,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer 3/4 of tread & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,072 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,921 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,104 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3 TDI?

Based on 2,409 MOT tests across 473 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
8,026
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
coil spring broken 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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HG10 BYP is a 2010 Audi A3 TDI in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 88,072 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG10 BYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A3 TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HG10 BYP registered?

HG10 BYP is a 2010 Audi A3 TDI, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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The MOT history for HG10 BYP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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