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HJ10 VWA

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,248 mi
Last recorded135,248 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ10 VWA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 135,248 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,246 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,456 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

metered smoke not detected

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2023 126,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

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

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

metered smoke not detected

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,121 miles

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Fail 21 Oct 2022 118,119 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 110,651 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and suspension components are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,051 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken End is jammed against anti roll bar link which may be damaged. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust sleeve is corroded and loose.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 107,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,038 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,274 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inner side wall.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,000 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 84,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 31 Dec 2013 33,244 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 33,244 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 25,177 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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HJ10 VWA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ10 VWA, 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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HJ10 VWA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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