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J300 AYN

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,266 mi
Last recorded120,266 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 AYN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,266 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 120,131 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 115,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms, both sides. 4 arms total (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 114,949 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended both, anchors hidden under seat (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DRL inop

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 arms, both sides. 4 arms total (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,522 miles

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

boot lid, tight to open

Fail 27 Mar 2024 109,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

boot lid, tight to open

Pass 13 Apr 2023 104,721 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 104,721 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 96,984 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 78,165 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,216 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 58,892 miles

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

undertrays\covers fitted

windscreen cracked but doesn't effect drivers view

Fail 24 Feb 2017 58,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

undertrays\covers fitted

windscreen cracked but doesn't effect drivers view

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,347 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 10,832 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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J300 AYN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J300 AYN, 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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J300 AYN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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