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FT10 DYP

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,819 mi
Last recorded184,819 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 DYP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 184,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 178,334 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 171,329 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 165,067 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 157,417 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 129,032 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,602 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 104,601 miles

Brake performance not tested due to serious fluid leak from nearside rear bake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system union into flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 88,961 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 88,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 82,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,308 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 67,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 59,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,704 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 DYP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DYP, 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 DYP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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