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EFZ 4143

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,541 mi
Last recorded108,541 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 4143
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 108,541 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner wing trim damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 104,134 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 104,134 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (3.3 (a))

Central Exhaust sleeve clamp broken

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 61,289 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,289 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Spring top seat missing

Rear Exhaust heatshield not fully secured

Pass 26 Oct 2022 58,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2021 56,297 miles

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2021 56,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,271 miles

front number plate watermarked (still readable)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,385 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 23,028 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 19,842 miles

Both front tyres at 2mm tread depth

Both rear tyres tread slightly stepped on nner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EFZ 4143 is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EFZ 4143, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 4143 registered?

EFZ 4143 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is EFZ 4143 safe to buy?

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