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MW10 AAO

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,027 mi
Last recorded181,027 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 AAO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 181,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 180,245 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))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside head lamp slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 169,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 168,199 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 165,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 162,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 132,886 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 115,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 98,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 76,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,821 miles

NSR tyre tread close to limit and tread distorted at inner shoulder.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 74,821 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR tyre tread close to limit and tread distorted at inner shoulder.

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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MW10 AAO is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MW10 AAO, 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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MW10 AAO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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