2010 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · TA03 DZO
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 120,925 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TA03 DZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 120,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TA03 DZO 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 (TA03 DZO) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 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 (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed engine goes into rough idle periodically (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
TA03 DZO Mileage History
- 24/10/202290,212 mi
- 12/10/2023102,394 mi+12,182 mi
- 20/10/2023102,396 mi+2 mi
- 08/10/2024109,079 mi+6,683 mi
- 08/11/2025120,925 mi+11,846 mi
Average of roughly 10,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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