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KS10 ELV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,817 mi
Last recorded96,817 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS10 ELV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 96,817 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,792 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 96,791 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,454 miles

Central exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wiring broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,583 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

oil leak bottom of engine

Pass 22 Jul 2021 91,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,630 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 79,019 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,395 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,005 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 19,709 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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KS10 ELV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS10 ELV, 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 KS10 ELV registered?

KS10 ELV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 August 2010.

Is KS10 ELV safe to buy?

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