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BF10 SSV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 SSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 120,900 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2023 120,900 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 111,412 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 101,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 94,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished/cracking ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 87,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to most underside suspension components

Fail 7 Sep 2019 87,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

light corrosion to most underside suspension components

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,983 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,721 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 49,736 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)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2015 39,077 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

info only,7 pin trailer socket fitted,visual inspection only.

Fail 3 Aug 2015 39,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

info only,7 pin trailer socket fitted,visual inspection only.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,430 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 16,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 16,853 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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BF10 SSV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF10 SSV, 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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What year was BF10 SSV registered?

BF10 SSV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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