2010 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · BD60 PXA
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 199,552 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD60 PXA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 199,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD60 PXA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (BD60 PXA) between December 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BD60 PXA Mileage History
- 17/12/2021187,872 mi
- 17/12/2022192,920 mi+5,048 mi
- 20/06/2025192,961 mi+41 mi
- 19/06/2026199,552 mi+6,591 mi
Average of roughly 2,593 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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