2010 Audi A3 1.6L Diesel · A18 HBF
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 158,841 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A18 HBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 158,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 HBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (A18 HBF) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A18 HBF Mileage History
- 20/07/2023140,769 mi
- 20/07/2023140,769 mi
- 22/07/2024151,396 mi+10,627 mi
- 24/07/2024151,396 mi
- 11/07/2025158,841 mi+7,445 mi
Average of roughly 9,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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