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FV10 LTT

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,318 mi
Last recorded207,318 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LTT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 207,318 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 207,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 198,959 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 198,944 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 190,637 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 190,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 171,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 171,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 161,205 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2021 161,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever travel

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2020 157,520 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front pads very low

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 149,990 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 146,186 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides. (2.7.3)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,009 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 133,603 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 133,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 117,771 miles

both rear tyres slightly mis-shaped

damage to rear bumper

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,046 miles

bags on rear seat making inspection of rear seat belt difficult

nsr lower door area has damsge but no sharp edges

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 LTT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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