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N77 SLD

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

221,619 mi
Last recorded221,619 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN77 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 221,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2026 221,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 221,211 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in inner wall

Fail 22 Nov 2022 221,210 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in inner wall

Pass 24 Nov 2021 217,000 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 216,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 209,118 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 209,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 190,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 178,198 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 177,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 168,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 158,575 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 158,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 150,419 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracking

Fail 22 May 2015 150,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 140,724 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 140,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 13,200 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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N77 SLD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N77 SLD, 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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N77 SLD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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