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FT10 APX

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,726 mi
Last recorded113,726 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 113,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 103,629 miles

offside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 84,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 72,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,909 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre showing previous puncture repair and outer sidewall showing wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre showing previous puncture repair and outer sidewall showing wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 46,009 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 30,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 23,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 14,040 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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FT10 APX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 APX, 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 APX registered?

FT10 APX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is FT10 APX safe to buy?

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