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FT10 AOJ

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 AOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 116,405 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear spring support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 116,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear spring support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 115,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view worn wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 115,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view worn wiper damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 112,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust clamp corroded, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 112,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust clamp corroded, system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 109,329 miles

all tires are worn low , due tp condition at time of inspection , recommend tires to be replaced with in 1500 miles or sooner .

screen marked , but not effecting view of the road . near side door mirror casing damaged .

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,007 miles

front top suspension mountings worn .

head lamps aim checked and passed on setting 1

off side front door hinge worn .

off side front seat belt webbing frayed .

screen marked

vehicle has been road tested , front suspension arms , rear bushes worn , slight rattle detected from tie bar rods .

Pass 21 Oct 2020 105,524 miles

new brakes fitted , performance checked and passed . front brakes 275 / 231. rear brakes 147 / 170 . parking brakes 116 / 131 . all brakes locked out when placed under load . fb 62 percent . park brake 17 percent .

off side front door hinge worn / still secure when closed .

screen has been marked by wiper / but not effecting drivers view

screen washer tank leaking / but still provides fluid

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,296 miles

brakes linings to be inspected all round asap.

front brakes discs and pads worn , recommend brakes replacement asap.

off side front seat belt webbing frayed

Fail 3 Apr 2019 102,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes linings to be inspected all round asap.

front brakes discs and pads worn , recommend brakes replacement asap.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,675 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 92,675 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 65,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,013 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 45,070 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 45,070 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 32,256 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)

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 AOJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FT10 AOJ, 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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FT10 AOJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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