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AF60 XCV

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

218,538 mi
Last recorded218,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 218,538 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 218,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 216,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 212,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 212,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo to d.p.f flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside head lamp mount slightly broken

Pass 1 Jul 2022 205,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 205,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 191,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 191,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 181,932 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 181,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 173,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 173,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 161,709 miles

emissions to low to register

Pass 4 Jul 2017 152,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 19 Aug 2016 140,317 miles

Engine upper and lower underside covers fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Revs limited-DSM could not register the reading-no printout due to low emissions

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Sep 2015 123,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No metered smoke detected during the emission test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 77,008 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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AF60 XCV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF60 XCV, 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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AF60 XCV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

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