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FA55 TOX

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA55 TOX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 121,004 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 114,781 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 107,333 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2023 107,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 104,809 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 104,158 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2019 101,500 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 97,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 87,877 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,893 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

front wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 18 May 2016 80,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

front wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2015 63,360 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 44,811 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 44,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Smoke test passed, emissions too low to register

Fail 26 Apr 2013 28,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Smoke test passed, emissions too low to register

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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FA55 TOX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FA55 TOX, 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 FA55 TOX registered?

FA55 TOX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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