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HG10 RCZ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,682 mi
Last recorded142,682 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 RCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 142,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 134,190 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 134,190 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,685 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 104,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 104,365 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 98,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 95,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 92,194 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 92,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,121 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracks on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2019 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,999 miles

N/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted

Various stone chips in the windscreen

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn to 3 mm, N/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

plastic under trays obscuring the view of some of the under body components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads 60% worn.

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 4 mm, o/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

various light body damage.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 40,442 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f wing dented. N/s/f wing paint lifting. Rear bumper scuffed. Alloy wheels scuffed.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,810 miles

all tyres worn on the inner edges, tyre depth to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

light accident damage to the o/s of the vehicle. Mirror head taped on (slightly insecure).

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

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 RCZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RCZ, 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 HG10 RCZ registered?

HG10 RCZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 August 2010.

Is HG10 RCZ safe to buy?

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