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FY10 NKL

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,744 mi
Last recorded128,744 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 NKL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 128,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 128,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 127,673 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 127,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 124,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 124,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,197 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 113,195 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 40 kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,853 miles

advise nearside front damage

advise offside mirror

Fail 5 Jun 2019 102,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 50kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

advise nearside front damage

advise offside mirror

Pass 12 May 2018 93,058 miles

advise offside door and mirror damage

Fail 8 May 2018 93,056 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 kg no lock (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 70 kg no lock (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise offside door and mirror damage

Pass 23 May 2017 85,299 miles

advise offside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2017 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2016 76,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,262 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 56,527 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NKL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NKL, 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 NKL registered?

FY10 NKL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is FY10 NKL safe to buy?

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