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A6 ESY

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,457 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,457 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 72,764 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 72,764 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,323 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 65,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,947 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,173 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 54,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,457 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Outer side wall damaged.Cords not showing

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,240 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 21,240 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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A6 ESY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 A6 ESY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 ESY registered?

A6 ESY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is A6 ESY safe to buy?

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