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M80 SHT

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,848 mi
Last recorded218,848 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 SHT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 218,848 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges/close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Both suspension wishbone, rear bushes perished

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

Vehicle underside, exhaust, brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2025 218,848 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges/close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Both suspension wishbone, rear bushes perished

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle underside, exhaust, brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2024 203,976 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rearmost bushes cracking

ns cv boot damp

rear suspension rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2024 203,782 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rearmost bushes cracking

ns cv boot damp

rear suspension rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2023 187,536 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

suspension rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2022 171,829 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2021 157,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 157,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 144,974 miles

slight binding both rear wheels

Pass 2 Sep 2019 133,890 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limit

Both rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 119,773 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,934 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 75,503 miles

o/s/f disc badly pitted and scored on inner face

Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,699 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 52,699 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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M80 SHT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 M80 SHT, 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 M80 SHT registered?

M80 SHT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2010.

Is M80 SHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 SHT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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