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EF10 VMC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,314 mi
Last recorded152,314 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 VMC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,314 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 134,529 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 126,188 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,272 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2020 110,885 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 110,874 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 95,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,157 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 68,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 57,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,395 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 9 Jun 2014 50,384 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EF10 VMC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF10 VMC, 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 EF10 VMC registered?

EF10 VMC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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