2010 Audi A3 · 88,524 MOT tests
2010 Audi A3 reliability
2010 Audi A3s fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 A3 years (88,524 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- 35.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A3s: 24.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 108,888
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 88,524
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.3% of tests fail here (5% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Audi A3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.5%
- Lights and electrics11.1%
- Brakes9.3%
- Tyres8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.16%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.87%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.89%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.23%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.25%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.02%)
Other years
Every Audi A3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Audi A3 reliable?
2010 Audi A3s fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 24 A3 years (88,524 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Audi A3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.16% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.87% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Audi A3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Audi A3 shows 108,888 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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