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2010 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · FT10 AAE

FT10 AAE

2010 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 May 2010. Recorded mileage 65,544 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
AUDI A3
Year / Origin
2010 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
65,544 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents an exceptionally clean MOT history, indicating a stable and high standard of mechanical maintenance. The most recent test on 20 October 2025 at 65,544 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting the car has been kept in roadworthy condition without the emergence of chronic mechanical failures. The mileage is remarkably low for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 4,096 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 55,887 miles and the October 2025 test at 65,544 miles, the car covered only 9,657 miles over three years. Such low usage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and interior, though it can sometimes lead to issues with perished rubber components or stagnant fluids if the vehicle spent long periods stationary. The absence of any advisories regarding brake discs, suspension bushes, or corrosion across five years of testing is unusual for a vehicle of this age. While the record is pristine, a buyer should still physically inspect the tyres and brake pads for age-related cracking or glazing, as low-mileage cars often require replacements based on time rather than wear. Checking for signs of chassis corrosion in typical Audi A3 trouble spots is also advisable, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail the underside condition beyond the pass result.

FT10 AAE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
  • 65,544 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FT10 AAE Mileage History

  1. 24/10/202255,887 mi
  2. 24/10/202359,612 mi+3,725 mi
  3. 24/10/202359,612 mi
  4. 05/11/202463,008 mi+3,396 mi
  5. 20/10/202565,544 mi+2,536 mi

Average of roughly 3,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FT10 AAE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 16:11
MOT Analysis

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 (FT10 AAE) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 ”.

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ADVISORY