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F8 ARV

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 ARV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 103,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 87,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 87,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,290 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,257 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 72,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,607 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,076 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,001 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 66,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,801 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,096 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 58,096 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,000 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 49,357 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,728 miles

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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F8 ARV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F8 ARV, 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 F8 ARV registered?

F8 ARV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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