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KY10 VAV

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,728 mi
Last recorded161,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY10 VAV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 161,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,307 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 149,307 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,955 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 131,955 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 121,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,852 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,430 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,047 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,094 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,904 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 60,558 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,285 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,662 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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KY10 VAV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KY10 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

KY10 VAV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

Is KY10 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY10 VAV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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