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MW10 WAT

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

126,571 mi
Last recorded126,571 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 WAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 126,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear tyres deformed on BOTH Sides of vehicle

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner edges on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 126,571 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear tyres deformed on BOTH Sides of vehicle

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On BOTH Sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn on inner edges on BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slight corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn / deforming

Fail 11 Apr 2024 121,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slight corrosion

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn / deforming

Pass 15 Apr 2023 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slight corrosion

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked / water ingress

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear / deforming inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged and holed

both front shock absorber casings corroded

engine covers / undertrays fitted

slight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

water in o/s/r lamp

Fail 22 Apr 2022 109,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged and holed

both front shock absorber casings corroded

engine covers / undertrays fitted

slight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

water in o/s/r lamp

Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,243 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear washer jet not working

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2021 102,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear washer jet not working

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2020 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear suspension arms corroded

slight cracking to fuel cap seal

slight fraying to seat belt edges

Fail 28 Apr 2020 95,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers / undertrays fitted

rear suspension arms corroded

slight cracking to fuel cap seal

slight fraying to seat belt edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,898 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracking

slight cracking to n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boots

slight frey to edge of o/s/f and n/s/r seat belts

Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers / under trays fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to 3mm

slight stepping / uneven wear to inner edges of n/s/r and o/s/r tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 70,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,215 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,215 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,092 miles

rear tyres 3mm and wearing inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 40,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres 3mm and wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2013 29,808 miles

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

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

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 WAT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WAT, 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 WAT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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