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FA52 CAL

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,128 mi
Last recorded121,128 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 CAL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 121,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 121,127 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake warning lamp on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension warning lamp on

T.P.M.S on

Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,699 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 93,394 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,475 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 51,481 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,864 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 41,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre has sharp metal plate stuck in the centre of the tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,474 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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FA52 CAL is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA52 CAL, 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 FA52 CAL registered?

FA52 CAL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 December 2010.

Is FA52 CAL safe to buy?

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