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MA10 XUM

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,495 mi
Last recorded115,495 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 115,495 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 112,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 109,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 107,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,877 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 95,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/phone holder

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 95,088 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/phone holder

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 84,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 79,231 miles

both rear tyres treads slightly cracked

emissions too low to record a reading on the gas analyser

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,418 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,469 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,410 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 XUM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XUM, 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 MA10 XUM registered?

MA10 XUM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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