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AD10 RAU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 RAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,293 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,918 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 73,390 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 65,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 56,396 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,922 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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AD10 RAU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD10 RAU, 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 AD10 RAU registered?

AD10 RAU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 August 2010.

Is AD10 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD10 RAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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