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HG10 VEB

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,223 mi
Last recorded190,223 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 VEB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 190,223 miles

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

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2024 185,804 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 185,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 174,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 167,121 miles

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

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

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

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

rusty rear subframe + rusty suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2021 158,496 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 148,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 133,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

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

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 21 Jun 2018 118,920 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

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

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

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 99,282 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 99,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,030 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,076 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,733 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 19,338 miles

rear os tyre has stepped tread

Fail 10 Jun 2013 19,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear os tyre has stepped tread

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 VEB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG10 VEB registered?

HG10 VEB is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is HG10 VEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG10 VEB shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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