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FV10 LKN

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,423 mi
Last recorded154,423 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 154,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 154,421 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 122,559 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 122,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn inner edge low on limit

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge close to limit

both front lowr arm rear bush's perished

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,744 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2018 98,977 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHT CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,771 miles

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind when rotated by hand

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 31,911 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 LKN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LKN, 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 LKN registered?

FV10 LKN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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