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FT10 DZK

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,056 mi
Last recorded155,056 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 DZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,056 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 155,055 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 143,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 143,850 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,037 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 131,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,446 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,791 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 114,735 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,638 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,617 miles

slight wiper mark on front screen

unable to see all brake pipes

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Front tyres,inner and outer edges becoming stepped

Nearside Rear tyre becoming slightly perished in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre has small surface cracks in tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight wiper mark on front screen

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,474 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

n/s front bumper scuffed

unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to n/s front corner, but no sharp edges

centre exhaust clamp showing signs of corrosion

n/s front fog lamp slightly insecure

unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims/under guards

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,113 miles

unable to see and check all brake pipes and under bonnet components do to coverings

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 DZK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DZK, 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 DZK registered?

FT10 DZK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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