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FY10 FXC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,738 mi
Last recorded123,738 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,738 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2025 112,795 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 96,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,988 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside/Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside/Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside/Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 86,936 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside/Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside/Nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside/Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,790 miles

Emission not tested. No engine acceleration detected.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 60,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 51,573 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 43,956 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 43,956 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 27,022 miles

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 FXC 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 88.2%.

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 FXC, 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 FXC registered?

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

Is FY10 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 FXC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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