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FY10 XNZ

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 XNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 117,510 miles

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

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

brakes wear warning light on dashboard

coolant level low

Fail 26 Jan 2023 117,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brakes wear warning light on dashboard

coolant level low

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,841 miles

Central exhaust clamp near the turbo has signs of leaking

service due

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,841 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light on with fog lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp near the turbo has signs of leaking

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

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

service due

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,165 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 96,165 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,704 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,618 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 53,058 miles

No smoke detected by smoke meter

Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,146 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 25,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,505 miles

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 XNZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY10 XNZ registered?

FY10 XNZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 March 2010.

Is FY10 XNZ safe to buy?

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