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J21 KEP

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,015 mi
Last recorded168,015 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 KEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 168,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 154,529 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2024 135,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 121,625 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 114,266 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))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,262 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 97,473 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 97,473 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,130 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,450 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,450 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 74,417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 74,416 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,586 miles

undersheilds fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,600 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2013 34,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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J21 KEP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J21 KEP, 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 J21 KEP registered?

J21 KEP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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