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K40 ECL

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 ECL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 152,878 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 152,877 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 146,456 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 146,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,512 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 28 Jul 2023 134,471 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 134,465 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 122,013 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 122,010 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,535 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel been welded repair

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 24 Jul 2020 115,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel been welded repair

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,316 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 101,320 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 88,804 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,679 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 47,134 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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K40 ECL is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel 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 K40 ECL, 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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K40 ECL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

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