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FY10 RKE

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,516 mi
Last recorded118,516 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 118,516 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 118,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 113,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,425 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,714 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge /perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Fail 21 Aug 2023 103,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge /perishing

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,821 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are mishapen on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2022 97,819 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are mishapen on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2021 92,916 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 92,916 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,691 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 86,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,438 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 80,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,447 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 72,761 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 72,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,103 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 27,121 miles

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

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 RKE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

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

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