2010 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · DE10 SGY
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 89,299 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE10 SGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 89,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE10 SGY 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 (DE10 SGY) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DE10 SGY Mileage History
- 13/01/202375,673 mi
- 11/01/202477,623 mi+1,950 mi
- 11/01/202477,623 mi
- 10/01/202580,123 mi+2,500 mi
- 16/12/202589,299 mi+9,176 mi
Average of roughly 4,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 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.
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