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J21 PHE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,989 mi
Last recorded123,989 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 PHE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 123,989 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 122,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 100,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 119,578 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,186 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 90,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 114,545 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 84,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 84,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 111,203 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 78,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge devoid of tread just legal time of mot. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,074 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,976 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 68,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,062 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,772 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,033 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2017 50,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,133 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 54,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre has cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach ply or chords

Pass 11 May 2015 31,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 39,259 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,105 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 28 Jun 2013 22,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 PHE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PHE, 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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J21 PHE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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