2010 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · E6 HJM
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 179,949 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E6 HJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 179,949 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.
E6 HJM 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 (E6 HJM) between February 2022 and February 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.
E6 HJM Mileage History
- 28/02/2022161,554 mi
- 14/02/2023169,578 mi+8,024 mi
- 05/02/2024173,440 mi+3,862 mi
- 11/02/2025178,248 mi+4,808 mi
- 02/02/2026179,949 mi+1,701 mi
Average of roughly 4,682 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
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