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BF10 VMJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,011 mi
Last recorded141,011 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 VMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 141,011 miles

rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-

Fail 1 Oct 2025 141,011 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded-coil springs corroded-

Pass 23 Oct 2024 135,489 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 135,480 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 132,351 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,000 miles

Central Rear seatbelt coupling out cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2023 125,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear seatbelt coupling out cover missing

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,539 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 108,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tape on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2018 102,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 90,244 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,089 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,118 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,975 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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BF10 VMJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VMJ, 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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BF10 VMJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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