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FV10 HVH

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HVH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 130,512 miles

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

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2026 130,510 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured pan arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear subframe and associated parts corroded

Pass 5 May 2025 117,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 111,491 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 104,802 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 97,746 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,788 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 92,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,368 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,409 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,102 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,206 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,362 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 45,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 38,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre misshaped.

offside rear tyre misshaped.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,883 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge of tread

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)

Oil level close to minimum

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 HVH is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH registered?

FV10 HVH is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2010.

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