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HG10 VEW

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,036 mi
Last recorded110,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 VEW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 110,036 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 110,012 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 105,724 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,260 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 102,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 101,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BEAM PATERN INCORRECT AND ALIGNMENT NOT CORRECT (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 100,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting/weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,468 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 98,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no image or pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,629 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,638 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 78,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition inside of windscreen very dirty (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,851 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 70,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

DPF warning light on

Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,632 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,235 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2014 44,235 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 29,636 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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HG10 VEW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG10 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

HG10 VEW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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