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BD10 VFE

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,480 mi
Last recorded109,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD10 VFE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,480 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 109,415 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 103,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 95,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 95,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 86,879 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,921 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 82,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 72,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2020 63,796 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened minor surface rust , spring hangers , stabalizer arms , advise wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 54,811 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 45,882 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,707 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 23,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen marked by wipers

Pass 29 May 2014 19,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 14,975 miles

rear tyres perished 225/40/18

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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BD10 VFE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 80,809 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 BD10 VFE, 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 16 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD10 VFE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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