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KX10 XEF

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,206 mi
Last recorded111,206 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX10 XEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,206 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 106,117 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 106,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 98,460 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2023 98,460 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,222 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 90,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads breaking up

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 83,793 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 64,022 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 54,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,164 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 51,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm inner edge & cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 42,329 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,020 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 37,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,688 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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KX10 XEF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KX10 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX10 XEF registered?

KX10 XEF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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