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FY10 VTU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,918 mi
Last recorded144,918 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 VTU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2024 144,918 miles

Nearside 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front sun visor clips broken

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Oct 2023 137,966 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 139,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached lock nuts not fitted to bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached lock nuts not fitted to bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 137,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,812 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 120,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,432 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bay covers fitted

underbody and components undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2020 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaking of oil from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,933 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,933 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 88,532 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 64,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,845 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf/nsf 205/55/16 tyres edge wear

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,487 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,530 miles

DPF fitted, emissions too clean to measure.

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear washer inoperative

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 VTU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

FY10 VTU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2010.

Is FY10 VTU safe to buy?

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