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FV10 LPC

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,020 mi
Last recorded142,020 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 142,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 136,738 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 136,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 130,330 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 130,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 124,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 115,373 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 108,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 105,332 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 92,082 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

covers under tray fitted to the car

Pass 25 Mar 2018 82,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 82,781 miles

Nearside 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)

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,698 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of testable items.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

diesel emission not measured, no peak was detected

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 36,931 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 LPC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LPC, 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 LPC registered?

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

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