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MF10 ETX

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,826 mi
Last recorded188,826 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 ETX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 188,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 177,533 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 177,533 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible replace (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 171,844 miles

surface rusting on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 19 Dec 2022 162,119 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 162,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,869 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,109 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 130,712 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 130,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,771 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 113,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,409 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 99,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,674 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 84,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 37,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,706 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 29,004 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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MF10 ETX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF10 ETX, 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 MF10 ETX registered?

MF10 ETX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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