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KY10 SZX

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,028 mi
Last recorded168,028 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 SZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 168,028 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 160,197 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 160,197 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 150,584 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear vehicle structure is corrode but structure rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 30 Apr 2022 122,947 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 122,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 113,641 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle trapped behind trim (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,528 miles

front wishbones bushes worn

Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high dazzling (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front wishbones bushes worn

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,069 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,316 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,497 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,408 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 54,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,938 miles

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

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

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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KY10 SZX is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY10 SZX, 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 KY10 SZX registered?

KY10 SZX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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