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MA10 VDO

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,461 mi
Last recorded164,461 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 VDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 164,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 152,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 148,420 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 148,420 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 144,594 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 144,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 140,809 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 140,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 136,657 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 133,934 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 133,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 125,069 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 108,010 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 108,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s front console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,487 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 91,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 78,196 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 May 2016 78,194 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output Both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 May 2015 61,173 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,984 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS 2.3mm

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,845 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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MA10 VDO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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