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MRS 290

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,748 mi
Last recorded100,748 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRS 290
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 100,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 95,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 88,819 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 82,493 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 72,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 66,471 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 53,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,573 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,792 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,217 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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MRS 290 is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 MRS 290, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRS 290 registered?

MRS 290 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is MRS 290 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRS 290 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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