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JP04 RUM

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP04 RUM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 148,826 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 136,339 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 136,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 119,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split/cracked in several places on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 119,190 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split or torn all around inner sidewall also worn smooth due to under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split/cracked in several places on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,655 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2023 107,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to carry out full inspection due to engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,127 miles

Engine/ Under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,470 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,043 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 79,886 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 79,886 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2016 58,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked.

Fail 11 Jun 2016 58,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,994 miles

Both rear tyre surfaces have cracks on surface

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JP04 RUM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 JP04 RUM, 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 JP04 RUM registered?

JP04 RUM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

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