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EK10 MFV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,532 mi
Last recorded100,532 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK10 MFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,532 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 94,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 91,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 89,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 89,927 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 8 Apr 2021 85,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low tread and nail in tyre 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 8 Apr 2021 85,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus low tread and nail in tyre 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

fuel cap seal perrished

Fail 3 Mar 2021 85,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished strong advise small chip in screen

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,888 miles

chip in screen

fuel cap seal perrished

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,471 miles

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

Fuel cap seal washer deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 75,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fuel cap seal washer deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 65,798 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Nearside Wing mirror cowling slightly loose

Slight imbalance in rear hand and foot brake application

Fail 1 Dec 2017 65,798 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Nearside Wing mirror cowling slightly loose

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight imbalance in rear hand and foot brake application

Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,624 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Front Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fuel cap sealing rubber starting to crack

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

Rear Tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,581 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads appear half worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing rubber slightly worn

Possible exhaust blow from manifold/down pipe area but unable to be sure as line of sight blocked by under trays/top covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,025 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,025 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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EK10 MFV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 EK10 MFV, 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 EK10 MFV registered?

EK10 MFV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is EK10 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK10 MFV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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