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MW10 XSD

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,421 mi
Last recorded173,421 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 173,421 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 173,400 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 170,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 165,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 162,661 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 150,567 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 150,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 147,393 miles

centre exhaust clamps corroding

offside mirror damaged but still usable

rear centre seat belt stalk cover damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2020 147,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,199 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 137,199 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 118,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,289 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,093 miles

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2015 97,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise o/s n/s rear tyres worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,240 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres both cracked in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,613 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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MW10 XSD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSD, 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 XSD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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