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FP10 FCX

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,909 mi
Last recorded68,909 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP10 FCX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 68,909 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an treads and inner edge advice replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 63,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 63,587 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 56,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,763 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 42,750 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 40,469 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2014 30,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2013 23,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2013 23,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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FP10 FCX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FP10 FCX, 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 FP10 FCX registered?

FP10 FCX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2010.

Is FP10 FCX safe to buy?

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