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J18 SYO

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 SYO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 121,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 121,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 114,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 106,346 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,334 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 103,303 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 97,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% out nsf low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,645 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,501 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,685 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,048 miles

head lamp converters fitted

nsr tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Aug 2016 55,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

head lamp converters fitted

nsf tyre has some sidewall damage

osr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,983 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 33,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J18 SYO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J18 SYO, 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 J18 SYO registered?

J18 SYO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

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