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KV10 XBA

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 143,095 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 143,092 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 129,107 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 27 Mar 2023 129,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

brake warning blight on

oil low

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,679 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 115,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,952 miles

Handbrake reached required efficiency but didn't achieve lockout system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 79,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,190 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 60,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,489 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2013 30,413 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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KV10 XBA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV10 XBA, 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 XBA registered?

KV10 XBA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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