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FY10 FXG

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,889 mi
Last recorded178,889 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 178,889 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

all rear headrests missing at time of test

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 27 Nov 2024 167,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe fitting sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2023 161,023 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

vehicle underside has a sealant or grease

Fail 1 Dec 2023 160,974 miles

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

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted covering testable items

exhaust centre sleeve corroded

rear sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 153,232 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 153,232 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,393 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,293 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 134,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,271 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 122,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,569 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 105,771 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Centre stalk casing missing but still operating okay. (5.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,927 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 82,493 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Offside rear tyre on 1.6mm, strongly advise

Rear pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2015 71,721 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 44,603 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 44,603 miles

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

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 FXG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FXG, 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 FXG registered?

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

Is FY10 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 FXG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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