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MA53 SHY

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,704 mi
Last recorded105,704 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 SHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,704 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,600 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 102,184 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 76,887 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 76,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,674 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 98,669 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,348 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,862 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,859 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 68,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 85,145 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 56,682 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 83,091 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 55,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 79,488 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 47,282 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 67,106 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,107 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 18,138 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 18,136 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA53 SHY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA53 SHY, 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 MA53 SHY registered?

MA53 SHY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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