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FY10 PZZ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,607 mi
Last recorded139,607 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 139,607 miles

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

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))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 139,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge change asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 Jan 2025 136,422 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,642 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 130,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,653 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,021 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,640 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 92,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,255 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,254 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,021 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,639 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 63,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Inner Tyres worn on inner edges both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,123 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,123 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obstruct view

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,240 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,061 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 28,061 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 PZZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

FY10 PZZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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