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FP59 ZCY

2010 Audi A3

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,024 mi
Last recorded118,024 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 ZCY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 118,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s washer jet requires attention (water still efficent)

washer bottle leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2024 113,294 miles

Front both exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Offside Front windscreen slightly scratched (ZONE A)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources plate light not holding holding a steady light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

central exhaust heat shield deteriorating

fuel cap rubber perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,904 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD DAMAGED

Front Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,986 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Jan 2022 89,986 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,522 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fuel cap seal slightly perished/cracking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 68,708 miles

Brake insecure n/s front brake pad warning wire and damaged (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light illuminating on dash

tyre size 225/45r17

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,436 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 49,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,692 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 24,116 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,757 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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FP59 ZCY is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FP59 ZCY, 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 FP59 ZCY registered?

FP59 ZCY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is FP59 ZCY safe to buy?

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