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HG10 BZA

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 BZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 139,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 139,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 131,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,478 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 122,390 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve broke (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative air bag light is on (7.1.5 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 112,381 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 112,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,994 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,879 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,165 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 98,165 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 87,864 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 87,859 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,495 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,020 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,981 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 65,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,891 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 63,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 56,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 56,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HG10 BZA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HG10 BZA, 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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HG10 BZA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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