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FD59 FCU

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,697 mi
Last recorded98,697 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 FCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 98,697 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 98,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 97,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 95,582 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,933 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 91,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear belts not checked dog blanket fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 86,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,178 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 67,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 62,142 miles

N/s/r tyre unevenly worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stone chip in Zone "B" of windscreen.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 62,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

N/s/r tyre unevenly worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Stone chip in Zone "B" of windscreen.

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,029 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 lights not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 52,299 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 lights not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,428 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)

wear to front brake pads

Fail 31 Dec 2014 49,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

wear to front brake pads

Pass 28 Dec 2013 40,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 29,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FD59 FCU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD59 FCU, 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 FD59 FCU registered?

FD59 FCU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2010.

Is FD59 FCU safe to buy?

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