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J33 SCL

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 SCL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 84,715 miles

Offside Outer inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scuff mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 83,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scuff mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2024 80,682 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,176 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,854 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,746 miles

under bodycovers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2021 71,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front n\s front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under bodycovers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,664 miles

Rear both tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2020 60,835 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on side wall but no cords exspoased

under trays fitted hiding components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,494 miles

Offside Rear brake sticky

Fail 11 Jan 2019 54,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake discs worn and delaminated

Offside Rear brake sticky

Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 48,668 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 43,425 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 37,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 37,927 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,428 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 28,428 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 20,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J33 SCL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 J33 SCL, 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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J33 SCL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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