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KT10 VHV

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,793 mi
Last recorded106,793 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT10 VHV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,793 miles

Nearside Front " wing mirror cover is insecure, not likely to fall off "

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is loose / insecure, not likely to fall of at this time

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view " chip in glass " (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various braking and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushings are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Fail 15 May 2026 106,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour " projects white light " (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn " front bushing of trailing arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Disc has been exposed to excessive heat, Red in colour (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour " projects white light " (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding " hand brake leaver is not fully retracting " (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn " front bushing of trailing arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure " worn inner edge, 2mm , 225/45/17 " (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure " worn inner edge, 2mm , 225/45/17 " (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front " wing mirror cover is insecure, not likely to fall off "

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is loose / insecure, not likely to fall of at this time

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement " rear bushing of lower control arm " (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view " chip in glass " (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including various braking and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushings are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body covers fitted at time of test, obscuring view

Pass 29 Apr 2025 105,435 miles

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

Offside Rear caliper not fully returning

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Fail 25 Apr 2025 105,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear caliper not fully returning

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various under body covers obscuring view

Pass 25 Apr 2024 103,699 miles

Rear suspension and sub-frame corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 99,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 99,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 88,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 86,980 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 86,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2020 73,184 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,309 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 71,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 67,375 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 67,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 63,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2017 63,987 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slight cuts

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 55,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has minor cut on sidewall

Fail 15 May 2015 55,113 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has minor cut on sidewall

Pass 30 May 2014 49,795 miles

N/F tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,469 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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KT10 VHV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KT10 VHV, 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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KT10 VHV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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