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J28 GWH

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,039 mi
Last recorded131,039 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 GWH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 116,672 miles

Bonnet strut faulty

Headlamp levelling switch permanently removed

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Parking brake efficiency poor

Fail 4 Dec 2024 116,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Bonnet strut faulty

Nearside Front Wheel arch cover insecure

Nearside Headlamp main beam output dim

Nearside Parking brake efficiency poor

Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 112,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 105,181 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 98,415 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 80,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 70,021 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 70,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,654 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 2 May 2017 52,829 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm.

both rear tyres 1.6 to 2mm and worn on inner edges.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 23 May 2016 48,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 41,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 35,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 28,711 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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J28 GWH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J28 GWH, 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 J28 GWH registered?

J28 GWH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is J28 GWH safe to buy?

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