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M21 RME

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,561 mi
Last recorded152,561 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 RME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 152,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 150,653 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 148,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 144,497 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 138,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 126,437 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 120,048 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,140 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,542 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is wearing close to cords but non showing

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,574 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 97,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 89,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,910 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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M21 RME is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M21 RME, 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 M21 RME registered?

M21 RME is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 December 2010.

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