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N5 JBK

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,059 mi
Last recorded83,059 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JBK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve at centre joint is broken allowing a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,001 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 80,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 78,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 77,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak between front and mid section exhaust sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,213 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded and loose

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2019 73,589 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/42/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 57,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,890 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 46,822 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,389 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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N5 JBK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N5 JBK, 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 N5 JBK registered?

N5 JBK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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The MOT history for N5 JBK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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