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MX10 XDO

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,056 mi
Last recorded119,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX10 XDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 119,056 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Offside and Nearside lower swing arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 119,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Advise attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Offside and Nearside lower swing arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 114,446 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing ) (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (Both Offside and Nearside lower swing arms) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 111,096 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (upper stop lamp led) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 111,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (worn on outer edge /cracking) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (upper stop lamp led) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (devoid of tread/cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 106,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,488 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 103,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,984 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 100,980 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (service brake binding heavily) (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2019 97,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,096 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,879 miles

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

emissions too low to test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 51,879 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

emissions too low to test

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,811 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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MX10 XDO 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 66.7%.

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 MX10 XDO, 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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What year was MX10 XDO registered?

MX10 XDO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 August 2010.

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