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FD10 VXN

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,954 mi
Last recorded167,954 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 VXN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 167,954 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 167,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 156,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,542 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 149,052 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,668 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 135,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,349 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 93,652 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs hair-line marks

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 9 Sep 2016 72,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs hair-line marks

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,164 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,432 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,061 miles

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slow returning.

Fail 14 May 2014 37,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f seat belt slow returning.

Pass 16 May 2013 29,721 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2013 29,706 miles

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

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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 VXN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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The MOT history for FD10 VXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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