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A3 GLU

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,643 mi
Last recorded116,643 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 116,643 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 116,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension lowered

Pass 7 Nov 2023 103,129 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2023 103,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2022 93,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 87,306 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth attention required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,221 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 63,221 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 49,265 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 49,157 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer tyre wall.

Plastic covers over some components.

Service light on.

Fail 5 May 2016 49,157 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer tyre wall.

Plastic covers over some components.

Service light on.

Pass 5 May 2015 45,812 miles

Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged.

Nearside headlamp mounting bracket broken.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 38,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 30,717 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres deteriorating slightly.

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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A3 GLU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A3 GLU, 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 A3 GLU registered?

A3 GLU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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