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CV10 PVA

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,062 mi
Last recorded155,062 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV10 PVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 155,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 155,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 147,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

service due

Fail 6 Nov 2023 147,224 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate delaminating (0.1 (b))

service due

Pass 31 Oct 2022 133,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 122,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 115,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 99,704 miles

Front driveshafts slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,592 miles

Offside Front damaged covered over with tape no shape edges

low flow on emissions no readings

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,297 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front damaged covered in tape no shape edges showing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

low flow on emissions no readings

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front damaged covered in tape no shape edges showing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

low flow on emissions no readings

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 2 May 2017 72,229 miles

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model, (no visible smoke).

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,001 miles

Low flow exhaust system, no reading detected.

Pass 5 May 2015 47,109 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating, ie cracking in outer walls.

Smoke meter not registered due to low flow model,(no visible smoke).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 24,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres very slight cracks in outer tyre walls

small stone chips on screen

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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CV10 PVA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV10 PVA, 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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CV10 PVA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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