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FR10 FHD

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,869 mi
Last recorded159,869 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 FHD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 159,869 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 148,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 148,457 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no.plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2022 136,787 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve clamps missing and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge currently on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no.plate deteriorated

all brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,630 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 121,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner edges approx 10mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on inner edges approx 10mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 110,676 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 98,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,575 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,910 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,664 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 64,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,096 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,563 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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FR10 FHD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FR10 FHD, 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 FR10 FHD registered?

FR10 FHD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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