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FV10 HFT

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,164 mi
Last recorded112,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HFT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 112,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,119 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 108,112 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 102,146 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded - surface only

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,291 miles

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2022 98,242 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,210 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,766 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,490 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 80,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall(225/45zr17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 71,764 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 63,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner wheel arch liner (4.1.D.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 55,562 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,630 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,206 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)

fuel filler cap seal beginning to crack

Fail 30 Mar 2013 25,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,822 miles

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

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 HFT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV10 HFT, 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 FV10 HFT registered?

FV10 HFT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 April 2010.

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