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HF55 AFF

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,450 mi
Last recorded149,450 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 AFF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 149,450 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Screen wash reservoir leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2024 127,542 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,869 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 126,869 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,837 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 99,211 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 99,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 82,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 79,533 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes perished

covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 8 May 2017 76,173 miles

Centre exhaust clamp is corroded

Emissions too low to obtain a reading

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 76,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre exhaust clamp is corroded

Emissions too low to obtain a reading

N/S/R tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 68,431 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut on tread pattern just within requirements

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Pass 18 May 2015 56,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f inner brake pad worn down close to warning wires

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 15 May 2014 45,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2013 34,343 miles

Engine oil level low

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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HF55 AFF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF55 AFF, 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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HF55 AFF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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