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HG10 VGJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,725 mi
Last recorded209,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 209,725 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 195,560 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 195,556 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN

Pass 21 Dec 2022 178,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 161,215 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 154,955 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Fail 11 Jan 2021 154,954 miles

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

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Pass 6 Jan 2020 148,863 miles

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

Fail 6 Jan 2020 148,863 miles

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

Emission limits tested but DSM unable to register reading

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 139,666 miles

Rev limiter, unable to perform smoke test. Visual only.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 130,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on tread inner edge + cut to outer wall

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on tread inner edge

Unable to perform smoke test, rev limiter. Visual only.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,766 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing thin, balding on inner edge

Offside Rear Child seat fitted, unable to examine seatbelt/seat

Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 912,389 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 VGJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

HG10 VGJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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