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AC53 TAT

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,238 mi
Last recorded144,238 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 TAT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 144,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,593 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 135,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,568 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 121,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 111,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light has deteriorated and gone cloudy

Offside Rear Tail light has deteriorated and gone cloudy

Pass 23 Sep 2020 95,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 87,108 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 77,042 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,650 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,215 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 49,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 41,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 31,722 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread startring to wear low

n/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low

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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AC53 TAT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red 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 AC53 TAT, 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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AC53 TAT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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