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J25 JSA

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests37 (27 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73%

Mileage

97,446 mi
Last recorded97,446 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 JSA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

27 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 97,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,226 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 91,443 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 91,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,209 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 104,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner +outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner +outer edges cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner + outer edges cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 94,504 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,356 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Mar 2022 73,498 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 73,498 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,592 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 83,333 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 83,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 76,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 76,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin & rear discs are slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,775 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,499 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 47,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,270 miles

n/s/f tyre balding on edges

Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

n/s/f tyre balding on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,183 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 50,981 miles

n/s/f tyre - cuts on sidewall + rear tyres uneven tread inner 1/4

rear mudflaps loose

reverse lights inop'

Fail 28 Jun 2016 50,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control cover loose and insecure (2.1.1)

n/s/f tyre - cuts on sidewall + rear tyres uneven tread inner 1/4

rear mudflaps loose

reverse lights inop'

Pass 7 Mar 2016 36,548 miles

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

rear tyrewalls are perished & are getting low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,311 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 23,466 miles

both rear tyres perishing between the tread and on sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,528 miles

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

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

all tyres slightly cracked between tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 17,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,377 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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J25 JSA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73%.

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 J25 JSA, 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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J25 JSA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 10 July 2010.

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