2010 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · N8 FAC
2010 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2010. Recorded mileage 71,296 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N8 FAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2025
- 71,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N8 FAC 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 (N8 FAC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
N8 FAC Mileage History
- 17/09/202267,887 mi
- 13/09/202369,696 mi+1,809 mi
- 13/09/202470,449 mi+753 mi
- 13/09/202470,449 mi
- 06/09/202571,296 mi+847 mi
Average of roughly 1,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A3 Mk2 (8P)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2010 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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