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K18 TMO

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,731 mi
Last recorded206,731 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 TMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 206,731 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2025 206,729 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake pads less than 1.5 mm in thickness (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear brake discs badly corroded but not seriously weakened

Rearmost exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2024 204,793 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 202,395 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Aug 2023 202,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Aug 2022 200,581 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 200,581 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 196,955 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 196,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 191,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 189,009 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 177,965 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 177,963 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 169,201 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 159,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 140,745 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 140,745 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 121,783 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 105,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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K18 TMO is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 K18 TMO, 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 K18 TMO registered?

K18 TMO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2010.

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