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FV10 LKY

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,675 mi
Last recorded158,675 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 158,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 146,570 miles

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension Components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 146,570 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone Holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prevent Further Corrosion Of Front And Rear Suspension Components

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 133,883 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 122,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 122,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,680 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,003 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 2mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Fail 13 Jan 2020 95,894 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - at 2mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 79,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 76,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 72,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 58,137 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 44,412 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 44,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LKY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

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

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