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KO04 TOM

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,586 mi
Last recorded159,586 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 TOM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 159,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 148,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 137,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 128,977 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,197 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,349 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,174 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,481 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 93,361 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,216 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2014 69,019 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Aug 2014 68,543 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads feathering on inner edges

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged on re inforce part

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,459 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,459 miles

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

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

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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KO04 TOM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO04 TOM, 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 KO04 TOM registered?

KO04 TOM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is KO04 TOM safe to buy?

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