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F9 RNL

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,934 mi
Last recorded157,934 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 RNL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 157,934 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 157,879 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 148,893 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 148,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 135,791 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 119,460 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 119,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,338 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,831 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 106,831 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,091 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 87,769 miles

too clean to smoke test

Pass 28 Oct 2017 86,440 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,424 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 78,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 46,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 41,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outter sidewall no cords showing

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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F9 RNL is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F9 RNL, 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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F9 RNL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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