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MF10 HTY

2010 Audi A3

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,373 mi
Last recorded195,373 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 HTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 195,373 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

all rear arm bushes perished

Pass 31 Jul 2024 184,301 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 184,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 170,498 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and blued due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms from subframe to stub axle inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 170,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and blued due to heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms from subframe to stub axle inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 157,117 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Item on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 147,207 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc slightly worn (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 147,204 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Disc slightly worn (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 142,289 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 142,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 139,274 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 139,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 127,085 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 116,847 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 116,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,713 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 107,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 106,998 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake unit (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,364 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f headlamp aim was to low, and too far to the right, now adjusted to correct aim.

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 HTY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel 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 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

MF10 HTY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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