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FD10 GHZ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,505 mi
Last recorded149,505 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 GHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 149,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 149,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 139,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 139,377 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 131,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 122,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 112,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Light lens has mat finish

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 112,097 miles

Central Rear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken also top mounting broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp corroded advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Light lens has mat finish

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush Un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel tank heat shield fixings corroded and rattling

Pass 9 May 2020 99,864 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 90,764 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,348 miles

Emissions too low to test

Pass 13 May 2016 61,832 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front wipers smearing

Fail 13 May 2016 61,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Front discs corroded on inner faces but met efficiencies

Front wipers smearing

Pass 2 May 2015 52,017 miles

All 4 tyres between 3mm and 4mm of tread

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 42,039 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 42,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 32,720 miles

both rear tyres,treads cracking/perishing.

nail in nearside rear tyre[non repairable area]outer edge.

nail in offside front tyre[non repairable area]outer edge

nearside front tyre,damage to outer sidewall no cords visible.

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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FD10 GHZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD10 GHZ, 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 FD10 GHZ registered?

FD10 GHZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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