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VU60 XMM

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,360 mi
Last recorded160,360 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 XMM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 160,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 136,699 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 136,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 71,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,748 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,920 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 518,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under covers fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 46,045 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished & worn to 2mm 205/55/16

Pass 24 Sep 2016 42,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 34,998 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,398 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,452 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 12,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VU60 XMM is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VU60 XMM, 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 VU60 XMM registered?

VU60 XMM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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