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EV08 MAC

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV08 MAC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,917 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top of windscreen tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 78,890 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top of windscreen tinted (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 76,034 miles

Coolant leak at engine ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 76,034 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak at engine ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 66,969 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,502 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 53,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,905 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,796 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 44,796 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,007 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 13,814 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 10,492 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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EV08 MAC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EV08 MAC, 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 EV08 MAC registered?

EV08 MAC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is EV08 MAC safe to buy?

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