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FT59 AWO

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,229 mi
Last recorded133,229 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT59 AWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 133,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 133,229 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,507 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,777 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Offside Front Drive shaft has signs of heavy corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,777 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft has signs of heavy corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,338 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin holed and spitting grease (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,010 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SCUFFED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 2 Apr 2014 59,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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FT59 AWO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT59 AWO, 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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FT59 AWO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 10 February 2010.

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