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MF10 VZY

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

165,942 mi
Last recorded165,942 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 VZY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 165,942 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 163,599 miles

Front inner wheel arch liners insecure - both sides

Front lowering spring fitted

Nearside Front slight damage on tyre sidewall

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brakes binding slightly - both sides

Fail 28 Nov 2024 163,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam fitted with LED bulbs and output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Front inner wheel arch liners insecure - both sides

Front lowering spring fitted

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected and fouling on wheel

Nearside Front slight damage on tyre sidewall

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brakes binding slightly - both sides

Pass 14 Dec 2023 161,578 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 161,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 152,186 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 128,243 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,260 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 95,948 miles

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the Mot Inspection Manual

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,642 miles

Emissions too low to register as per section 7.4 page 4 of the mot inspection manual

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,916 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 VZY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

MF10 VZY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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