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J555 VAJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,142 mi
Last recorded148,142 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 VAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 148,142 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 139,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 131,388 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,946 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 122,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 115,702 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,713 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,004 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,873 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2013 45,074 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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J555 VAJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J555 VAJ, 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 J555 VAJ registered?

J555 VAJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is J555 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 VAJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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