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F16 TER

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (27 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,385 mi
Last recorded90,385 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 TER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

27 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 90,385 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,602 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 81,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 69,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

full under rays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 69,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

full under rays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 120,066 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 115,846 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 64,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 110,865 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 55,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,573 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 98,224 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 brake discs worn

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 Jul 2017 93,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 26,546 miles

Offside Front o.s.f steering arm has slight movement

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,640 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,706 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 17,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,703 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,148 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,219 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,024 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 58,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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F16 TER is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F16 TER, 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 F16 TER registered?

F16 TER is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 January 2010.

Is F16 TER safe to buy?

The MOT history for F16 TER shows 30 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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