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FV10 LSE

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,226 mi
Last recorded141,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 141,226 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2026 141,200 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2025 133,692 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 124,348 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 117,216 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,121 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 93,012 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear indicator close to touching disc’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion buildup and wear Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen washer jets Slightly misaligned

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also splits and cracks developing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge of tread small splits and cracks on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear indicator close to touching disc’s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion buildup and wear Both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front windscreen washer jets Slightly misaligned

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also splits and cracks developing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits and cracks developing inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inner edge of tread small splits and cracks on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 74,057 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear to front discs (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight wear to rear discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,611 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,816 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,023 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,522 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre near limit 2.5mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre near limit 2.5mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LSE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

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

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