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FV10 HWT

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

219,150 mi
Last recorded219,150 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 HWT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 219,150 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 214,340 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 205,744 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 202,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 200,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 196,841 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 191,833 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 189,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 184,377 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 171,736 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Damage to front of car/bonnet looks open.

Heavy clutch judder

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 138,632 miles

Damage to front bumper and bonnet

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear washer inoperative

Strip of surface scratches accross windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 138,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage to front bumper and bonnet

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear washer inoperative

Strip of surface scratches accross windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,785 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 HWT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

FV10 HWT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

Is FV10 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 HWT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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