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ET10 FMV

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,639 mi
Last recorded115,639 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET10 FMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 115,639 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 115,639 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,647 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 98,399 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 85,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 71,732 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting under boot when vehicle jacked up (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,741 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 47,794 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,791 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 41,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,261 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,947 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread 3mm.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,281 miles

service light on

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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ET10 FMV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ET10 FMV, 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 ET10 FMV registered?

ET10 FMV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 August 2010.

Is ET10 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET10 FMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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