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MF10 VNU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,042 mi
Last recorded163,042 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 VNU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 163,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 160,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2023 160,155 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

under trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 151,088 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,677 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2021 139,677 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf(upper) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 135,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 128,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 115,622 miles

Front Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 105,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,723 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Front tyres slightly worn (3mm)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,129 miles

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

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 VNU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MF10 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

MF10 VNU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 March 2010.

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