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M26 BFC

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,364 mi
Last recorded150,364 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM26 BFC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 150,364 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 150,364 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 138,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 132,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 122,943 miles

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))

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,914 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,914 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 42,316 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)

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2014 42,309 miles

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

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

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)

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 33,269 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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M26 BFC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M26 BFC, 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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M26 BFC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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