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FY10 FWE

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,060 mi
Last recorded141,060 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FWE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 141,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 132,377 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 124,043 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 124,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,052 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,568 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 106,566 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 97,146 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 89,813 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 89,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,201 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 71,691 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2018 71,691 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front tyre on limit 1.6mm

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and bold inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,670 miles

screen chipped

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,619 miles

o/s/r tyre at 3mm tread depth

rear pads worn low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,375 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)

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 FWE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FY10 FWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY10 FWE registered?

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

Is FY10 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 FWE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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