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MT10 CEF

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,736 mi
Last recorded90,736 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT10 CEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 90,736 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 90,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 84,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 84,675 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating front both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 77,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 68,702 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 4 May 2023 68,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 51,226 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine has a misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,898 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 41,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,763 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

cut on n/s/f outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,482 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 30,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 23,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 11,006 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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MT10 CEF is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MT10 CEF, 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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MT10 CEF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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