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HV10 HCF

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,264 mi
Last recorded199,264 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV10 HCF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 199,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front roadwheel has been weld repaired

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp poor

Pass 29 Jun 2021 196,661 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 196,654 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 186,067 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2020 185,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 171,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, also inside sidewall has a cut in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear door cannot be opened from inside

Pass 24 Mar 2018 158,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

different size tyres front and rear

Fail 24 Mar 2018 158,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

different size tyres front and rear

Pass 22 Apr 2017 138,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing plastic liner has some fixings missing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2017 138,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing plastic liner has some fixings missing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,026 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 111,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks lipped

both rear brake disks lipped

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,527 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,792 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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HV10 HCF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HV10 HCF, 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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HV10 HCF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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