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MA10 VNL

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,258 mi
Last recorded118,258 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 VNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 118,258 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 114,401 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 110,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Oct 2022 110,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,301 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,272 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,520 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test adult erotic toy removed from drivers seat ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,415 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,295 miles

Advise front brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Advise front brake discs worn and lipped.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 21,826 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 VNL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MA10 VNL, 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 VNL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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