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FY10 FXB

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,157 mi
Last recorded185,157 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 185,157 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 184,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 180,159 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2023 180,157 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 169,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 169,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 160,874 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 160,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 152,846 miles

both front tyres have some wear to edges

Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,479 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,396 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,003 miles

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INSIDE SHOULDER

Nearside Front tYRE WORN ON INSIDE SHOULDER WHICH HAS THROUGH TO SECOND LAYER

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 32,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre has some cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

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 FXB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FXB, 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 FY10 FXB registered?

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

Is FY10 FXB safe to buy?

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