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FY10 FTP

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,621 mi
Last recorded165,621 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FTP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 165,621 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 165,350 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 159,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 153,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 153,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 145,041 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 145,041 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 134,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 134,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (two nails) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 127,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 121,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 115,578 miles

Front brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip.

Judder from clutch when pressed , possible flywheel problem.

OSR brake disc is corroded , pitted and flaking away.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,399 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake seized solid. Cant rotate wheel to check wheel bearing. (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs are worn with a corrosion lip.

Judder from clutch when pressed , possible flywheel problem.

OSR brake disc is corroded , pitted and flaking away.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad 80% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,474 miles

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

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

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Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,399 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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Pass 28 Feb 2015 78,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,361 miles

NSR brake is binding slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,361 miles

NSR brake is binding slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,225 miles

NSR tyre inner edge is full of flatspots.

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 45,225 miles

NSR tyre inner edge is full of flatspots.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FY10 FTP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FY10 FTP, 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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FY10 FTP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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