2010 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · D10 YDS
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 66,007 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
D10 YDS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 66,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D10 YDS MOT History
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 (D10 YDS) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
D10 YDS Mileage History
- 16/03/202234,173 mi
- 29/03/202339,468 mi+5,295 mi
- 28/03/202449,740 mi+10,272 mi
- 31/03/202557,742 mi+8,002 mi
- 31/03/202666,007 mi+8,265 mi
Average of roughly 7,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk2 (8P)
Our database tracks 7 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (D10Y Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as D10YDS.
AUDI
A1 S LINE BLACK ED 35 TFSI S-A
AUDI
Q5
VAUXHALL
MOKKA
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
SEAT
LEON
FORD
TRANSIT 350 LEADER ECOBLUE
FORD
MONDEO
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLS
SUZUKI
VITARA
VAUXHALL
INSIGNIA
ABARTH
595
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
AUDI A3 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2010 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.