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MR10 RAW

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,087 mi
Last recorded179,087 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR10 RAW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 179,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2024 174,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 163,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 157,035 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 147,833 miles

Front both sides top mount bushes slight up and down play

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge lumpy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension and off side front chassis modified

under covers

Fail 29 Jul 2021 147,817 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under covers

Front both sides top mount bushes slight up and down play

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge lumpy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension and off side front chassis modified

Pass 19 Aug 2020 139,198 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front slight play in suspension top mounts

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front chassis modified and suspension modified

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 6 Aug 2019 125,230 miles

Front brake pads slight wearing low

Offside Front chassis modified and all suspension modified

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 22 Aug 2018 111,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays

Fail 21 Aug 2018 111,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under trays

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,194 miles

Nearside Front brake slight sticking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,726 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 60,347 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,488 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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MR10 RAW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MR10 RAW, 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 MR10 RAW registered?

MR10 RAW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is MR10 RAW safe to buy?

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