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FY10 YHG

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 YHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 112,621 miles

General Component Corrosion

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 112,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

General Component Corrosion

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 106,877 miles

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

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

brake pedal / slight travel

Fail 4 Jul 2025 106,877 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

brake pedal / slight travel

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,564 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,477 miles

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

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,184 miles

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

rear light lens cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2022 92,184 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

rear light lens cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,703 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,309 miles

DPF Light On

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 80,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s rear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly on edge,, 1.9mm,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

exhaust emissions very low, does not register on smoke meter

Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in place (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

exhaust emissions very low, will not register on smoke meter

Pass 17 Dec 2015 65,798 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 16 Dec 2015 65,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,511 miles

child seat fitted, nearside rear of vehicle

exhaust emissions, very low smoke output, will not registar on smoke meter

undertrays fitted limiting view of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2014 57,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted, nearside rear of vehicle

exhaust emissions, very low smoke output, will not registar on smoke meter

undertrays fitted limiting view of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,387 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 YHG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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