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FV10 LMJ

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,975 mi
Last recorded134,975 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 134,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Discs corroded

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 128,957 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wish bones rear consul bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 121,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 116,355 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 116,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,208 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 111,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,569 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 97,635 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,720 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,495 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 12 Mar 2015 56,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,456 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 LMJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

FV10 LMJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 22 April 2010.

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