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FY10 FZC

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 101,395 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 101,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 94,928 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 92,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 88,600 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 88,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 84,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner side wall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner side wall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 84,154 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner side wall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner side wall and between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 78,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 74,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 68,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread good , outer wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2019 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot torn and perished allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread good , outer wearing down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,793 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,404 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,013 miles

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

Front windscreen,minor chips inside and outside zone A

Offside Front tyre,worn on outside edge

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

Slight binding osr wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,054 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Feb 2014 37,773 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,490 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 FZC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey 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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

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

Is FY10 FZC safe to buy?

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