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FV10 LMF

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,655 mi
Last recorded120,655 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LMF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 120,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly damaged, close to limit (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear has been undersealed

Pass 20 May 2025 113,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 107,450 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 107,450 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 102,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 102,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 97,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 80,131 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers on underside

Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,126 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers on underside

Pass 30 Apr 2018 74,271 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers on underside

Fail 30 Apr 2018 74,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

covers on underside

Pass 3 May 2017 67,998 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 62,199 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,870 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 41,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 30,950 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 30,950 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 LMF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

FV10 LMF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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