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A9 YDW

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

184,971 mi
Last recorded184,971 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YDW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 184,971 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 178,395 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 171,269 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,862 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 153,545 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 143,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 129,123 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 129,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 117,447 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,267 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 58,046 miles

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

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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A9 YDW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 YDW, 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 A9 YDW registered?

A9 YDW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is A9 YDW safe to buy?

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