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FT10 ECA

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,833 mi
Last recorded153,833 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 ECA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 153,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 153,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 137,410 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 124,085 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective ( smashed ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,578 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 112,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 99,625 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 88,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,749 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,653 miles

exhaust center pipe sleeve corroded.

front number plate slighty water marked

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,223 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight wear in rear discs

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,713 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 30,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 ECA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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