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FY10 PYS

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,252 mi
Last recorded103,252 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 103,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 103,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 95,996 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 95,994 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 92,215 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 80,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 47,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,257 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 33,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 24,809 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 22,293 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,932 miles

nearside front tyre getting low and slightly cracking

wiper blades smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,492 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,343 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PYS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

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

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