CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV10 LUE

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,999 mi
Last recorded171,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LUE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 171,999 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr tyres inner edges wearing,uneven tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 171,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged osr and nsr tyres inner edges wearing,uneven tread,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,338 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 23 Oct 2020 141,376 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 23 Oct 2020 141,375 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and both sub axles corroded,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 9 Oct 2019 125,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all the components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 125,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all the components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,467 miles

Front brake pad light on but all pads ok,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front brake pad light on but all pads ok,advise

Offside Rear wheel has less free play,advise

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

wiper scuff on windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,521 miles

Emissions not detected (too clean)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,226 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 63,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 53,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,498 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,392 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV10 LUE is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LUE, 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

How do I check the history of FV10 LUE?

You can check the full history of FV10 LUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV10 LUE registered?

FV10 LUE is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2010.

Is FV10 LUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 LUE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV10 LUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV10 LUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.