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MIL 8072

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,443 mi
Last recorded150,443 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8072
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 150,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 150,443 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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,723 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 136,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 120,617 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,906 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 85,131 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,020 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 79,965 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 71,851 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 71,850 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 57,090 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 48,490 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 47,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,957 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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MIL 8072 is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MIL 8072, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIL 8072 registered?

MIL 8072 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is MIL 8072 safe to buy?

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