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A10 HFX

2016 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

38,170 mi
Last recorded38,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Audi A350,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HFX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 38,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 35,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 90,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 32,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 89,049 miles

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 17 Nov 2023 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 3 Jun 2023 29,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 86,493 miles

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 6 Jun 2022 26,958 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 82,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bind ofs rear brake

front tyres on 3m

rear pads low

Fail 29 Oct 2021 82,560 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

bind ofs rear brake

front tyres on 3m

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2021 23,735 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 20,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 79,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 79,287 miles

Lower Fuel system component leaking area of fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud detached from mount

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,799 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,055 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,740 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,740 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,477 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,263 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 31,704 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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A10 HFX is a 2016 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2016 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 50,172 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 HFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Audi A3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A10 HFX registered?

A10 HFX is a 2016 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A10 HFX safe to buy?

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