2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · MW10 UHG
2010 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 127,349 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW10 UHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 127,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW10 UHG 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 (MW10 UHG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MW10 UHG Mileage History
- 16/08/2024123,669 mi
- 21/08/2024123,704 mi+35 mi
- 20/08/2025124,970 mi+1,266 mi
- 21/08/2025124,970 mi
- 12/08/2026127,349 mi+2,379 mi
Average of roughly 1,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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