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A17 FGS

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,835 mi
Last recorded128,835 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FGS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,032 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cut but not in excess and tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms. (offside and nearside). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 116,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cut but not in excess and tyre cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms. (offside and nearside). (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,170 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted full checknot carried out

Pass 26 Jul 2019 96,917 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,447 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 68,755 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 68,754 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,930 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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A17 FGS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A17 FGS, 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 A17 FGS registered?

A17 FGS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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