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EJ10 BFU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 BFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 137,887 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 137,875 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,181 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 129,903 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,665 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 108,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,943 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 97,923 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,744 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release no locking clip on seat belt (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,156 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 67,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,852 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,405 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,118 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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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EJ10 BFU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ10 BFU, 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 EJ10 BFU registered?

EJ10 BFU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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