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HJ60 OPT

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

246,295 mi
Last recorded246,295 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ60 OPT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 246,295 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os ns rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 246,295 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os ns rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 238,065 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 238,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 234,329 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 216,497 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, body main beams area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 215,927 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 215,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 195,198 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 195,117 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear line but still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 190,977 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 185,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 175,337 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 165,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 151,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,163 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,900 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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HJ60 OPT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red 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 HJ60 OPT, 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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HJ60 OPT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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