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FD10 GZC

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,460 mi
Last recorded74,460 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 GZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 74,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,523 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs excessively corroded, pitted & pad contact areas have decreased (See inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,959 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,915 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjuster damaged but still allows adjustment

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 52,915 miles

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

Offside Front Drivers seat fore and aft adjuster damaged but still allows adjustment

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,753 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 46,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 46,198 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,225 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

oil level on min

Pass 5 Nov 2016 39,214 miles

front tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,692 miles

Offside rear caliper, parking brake lever is not returning fully to stop.

Offside reverse light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2015 35,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear caliper, parking brake lever is not returning fully to stop.

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 22 Nov 2014 33,017 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,369 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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FD10 GZC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FD10 GZC, 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 GZC registered?

FD10 GZC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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