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KE10 HPZ

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,835 mi
Last recorded139,835 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE10 HPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 139,835 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 139,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Defect in tyre structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 131,680 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 131,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 123,376 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 4 Apr 2023 123,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 5 Apr 2022 115,901 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes (rear) are perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal is perishing/splitting

Pass 8 Apr 2021 108,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses faded (advise replacement) (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 108,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light displayed (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both lenses faded (advise replacement) (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjuster on:2 aim ok (load in boot) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,962 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 102,961 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

parking brake performance is poor/just met minimum standard.

Fail 1 Mar 2019 93,823 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

parking brake performance is poor/just met minimum standard.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,911 miles

petrol cap seal splitting to excess.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s poor on balance 23% variance (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake performance is poor both sides just above the minimum. 16%

petrol cap seal splitting to excess.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 69,952 miles

Rear seatbelts not checked as rear seats folded down & luggage covering over them

Fail 30 Mar 2017 69,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section void of tread & almost to exposed cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside poor on balance test (3.7.B.5b)

Rear seatbelts not checked as rear seats folded down & luggage covering over them

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,418 miles

Offside Front tyre has a deep split on the inner sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,287 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KE10 HPZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KE10 HPZ, 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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KE10 HPZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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