2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · FY10 KSU
2010 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 128,371 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY10 KSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 128,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY10 KSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Audi A3 (FY10 KSU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FY10 KSU Mileage History
- 10/07/2024117,422 mi
- 15/07/2025122,741 mi+5,319 mi
- 15/07/2025134,452 mi+11,711 mi
- 22/07/2026128,366 mi-6,086 mi
- 23/07/2026128,371 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,381 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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