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FV10 LSJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,711 mi
Last recorded157,711 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 157,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 155,162 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 154,729 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 132,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 127,173 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges and o/s/r has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 121,548 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 121,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,570 miles

both rear tyres near legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,710 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside upper windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,174 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,281 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 LSJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

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

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