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FT10 EBJ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,215 mi
Last recorded149,215 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 EBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 149,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 120,179 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,874 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,874 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2019 85,061 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,680 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,680 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 66,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 53,003 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 43,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust clamp badly corroded

front wiper blades smearing

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade torn and not clearing the screen very well

Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,910 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 EBJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?

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

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