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J3 YJT

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,138 mi
Last recorded87,138 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 YJT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 87,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 80,121 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 80,121 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,114 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 77,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 69,827 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 61,574 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 57,323 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 57,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,467 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 53,252 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 45,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,586 miles

Front washer jets partially misaligned.

Front wiper blades smear screen.

Some imbalance on front brakes. N/S 255 O/S 300.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 39,586 miles

Front washer jets partially misaligned.

Front wiper blades smear screen.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Some imbalance on front brakes. N/S 255 O/S 300.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 30,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,578 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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J3 YJT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J3 YJT, 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 J3 YJT registered?

J3 YJT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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