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FV10 LMY

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,092 mi
Last recorded133,092 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LMY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 133,092 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 132,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,217 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 107,340 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 98,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes and hoses covered in wax oil etc (1.1.11 (c))

Full set of undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 93,782 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,594 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 76,799 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,122 miles

front tyre treads low

Fail 20 Dec 2017 70,120 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyre treads low

o/s/f door lock intermittently faulty

Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,335 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,984 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 39,448 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 LMY is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

FV10 LMY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2010.

Is FV10 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 LMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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