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FV10 HVA

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,816 mi
Last recorded148,816 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 148,816 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 148,810 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 9 Apr 2025 145,559 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 142,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 142,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 138,956 miles

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

exhaust centre clamp weak

Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,656 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 130,697 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,812 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,386 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 21 Apr 2017 97,993 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

REAR TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,277 miles

REAR PADS APPEAR LOW

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,622 miles

emissions too clean to be tested

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,322 miles

emissions too clean to tested

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,479 miles

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

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

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 HVA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HVA, 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 HVA registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV10 HVA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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