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2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · 356 MHN

356 MHN

2010 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 103,553 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2010
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
103,553 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1968cc
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356 MHN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
  • 103,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

356 MHN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 08:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (356 MHN) between June 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

356 MHN Mileage History

  1. 27/06/202287,971 mi
  2. 27/06/202287,971 mi
  3. 01/06/202391,368 mi+3,397 mi
  4. 05/06/202495,923 mi+4,555 mi
  5. 27/01/2026103,553 mi+7,630 mi

Average of roughly 4,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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2010 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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