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A3 XNR

2010 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,271 mi
Last recorded161,271 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XNR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 161,271 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 161,263 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 152,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 145,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 140,640 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 140,633 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 132,320 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 123,627 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 106,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 96,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 89,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 79,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 63,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2015 63,700 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 34,837 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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A3 XNR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XNR, 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 XNR registered?

A3 XNR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 October 2010.

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