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PL10 TXE

2010 Audi A3 · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2010 Audi A3 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 196,594 miles on the clock, averaging 9,887 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI PD engine is known for oil pump drive shaft (hexagonal driver).

MOT & Mileage History for PL10 TXE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
196,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2013
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,887

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,767
Average per year9,887
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL10 TXE 74k105k135k166k197k '13'25'19

Check PL10 TXE

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,594 miles
Since last MOT+13,767 miles
PASS
Mileage182,827 miles
Since last MOT+14,967 miles
PASS
Mileage167,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,860 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage163,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage155,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,678 miles
PASS
Mileage148,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,918 miles
Since last MOT+5,498 miles
PASS
Mileage143,420 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage134,920 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,886 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage126,344 miles
Since last MOT+8,714 miles
PASS
Mileage117,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage109,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,673 miles
PASS
Mileage101,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage99,942 miles
Since last MOT+26,057 miles
PASS
Mileage73,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,885 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL10 TXE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About PL10 TXE

What car is PL10 TXE?

PL10 TXE is a red Audi A3, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2010.

What is the mileage of PL10 TXE?

The last recorded mileage for PL10 TXE was 196,594 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL10 TXE passed its MOT?

PL10 TXE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2025.

Is PL10 TXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL10 TXE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2010, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PL10 TXE?

PL10 TXE is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.