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MA10 ORC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 ORC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 85,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 85,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 71,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,107 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions too low to test

Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,107 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deterioration (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions too low to test

Pass 20 Aug 2015 41,041 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt.

Engine and under tray covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm remaining tread depth on the inner tread band (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,895 miles

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

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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MA10 ORC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA10 ORC, 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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MA10 ORC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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