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FY10 RKA

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,006 mi
Last recorded150,006 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 150,006 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 149,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 142,360 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 142,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 135,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 125,739 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,116 miles

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

rear sub frame is very rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2022 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear sub frame is very rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,557 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,119 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 102,105 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached bolt missing strut to hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,627 miles

both rear brake dicscs pitted plus worn

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,858 miles

side wall damage on both front tyres

side wall damage on n/s rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,322 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 24 Jan 2017 77,152 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Pass 12 Jan 2016 66,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

puncture in o/s/r tyre too close to sidewall to repair 2254517

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,445 miles

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

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 RKA 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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

FY10 RKA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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