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MS52 FAA

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,707 mi
Last recorded128,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS52 FAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,722 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,930 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 108,928 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 87,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 81,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,078 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 73,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 62,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 47,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,970 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front outer tyre wall kerb damaged

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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MS52 FAA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 MS52 FAA, 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 MS52 FAA registered?

MS52 FAA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is MS52 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS52 FAA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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