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FV10 FAJ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,538 mi
Last recorded122,538 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 FAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 122,538 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2025 118,578 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 118,575 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced boot light osr (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front undertray fitted

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 115,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,976 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2022 108,266 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 108,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 103,304 miles

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2020 96,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,612 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,323 miles

Front both front discs corroded on inner suface

Offside Rear disc corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 47,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 34,996 miles

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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FV10 FAJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV10 FAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV10 FAJ registered?

FV10 FAJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2010.

Is FV10 FAJ safe to buy?

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