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KV10 OTD

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,109 mi
Last recorded170,109 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 OTD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 170,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2026 170,109 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear wishbone aluminium bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 159,958 miles

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

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 157,103 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back aluminium bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2024 157,103 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back aluminium bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 146,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

centre exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2022 130,240 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 113,522 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,541 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 116,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 78,385 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,385 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 7 Mar 2017 70,088 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,377 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,377 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,817 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge close to limits

front nearside seat for/aft adj missing but secure time of test

nail nearside rear tyre inner edge

offside rear wheel inner rim damage

Fail 8 Apr 2014 46,817 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres worn inner edge close to limits

front nearside seat for/aft adj missing but secure time of test

nail nearside rear tyre inner edge

offside rear wheel inner rim damage

Pass 4 Apr 2013 35,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 35,710 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KV10 OTD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV10 OTD, 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 KV10 OTD registered?

KV10 OTD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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