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AV10 FWO

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,619 mi
Last recorded160,619 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 FWO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 160,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 160,619 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 154,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 137,802 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 125,878 miles

exhaust centre clamp deteriorating,passenger rear tyre tread bulged,both front tyres wearing on inner tread,suspension-components rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2018 118,400 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,577 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,099 miles

Suspect noisy rear wheel bearing. !

Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspect noisy rear wheel bearing. !

Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,549 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,415 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 78,776 miles

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

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

front n.plate cracked

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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AV10 FWO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV10 FWO, 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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AV10 FWO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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