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FT10 AAE

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,544 mi
Last recorded65,544 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 AAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 65,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 63,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 59,612 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,1 cut and 1 chunk of rubber missing,kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall,1 cut and 1 chunk of rubber missing,kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,887 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,992 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 52,992 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,050 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

middle exhaust clamps deteriorating

nearside front under tray damage

offside front door handle damage

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,494 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 42,941 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,048 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,311 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing on inner tread

rear tyres treads on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,987 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,396 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 27,488 miles
Pass 10 May 2013
Fail 7 May 2013 25,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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FT10 AAE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FT10 AAE, 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 FT10 AAE registered?

FT10 AAE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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