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FV10 LVB

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,447 mi
Last recorded132,447 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 LVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 132,447 miles

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

nearside front antiroll bar top rubber dust cove split

surface corrosion prescribed/non prescribed areas and most suspension components

Fail 2 Dec 2025 132,447 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front antiroll bar top rubber dust cove split

surface corrosion prescribed/non prescribed areas and most suspension components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 122,659 miles

some uneven inner tread wear nearside/offside rear tyres

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 111,547 miles

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

offside rear tyre some uneven tread wear

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Fail 28 Nov 2023 111,547 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre some uneven tread wear

surface corrosion prescribed/none prescribed areas and suspension components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,307 miles

covers fitted engine bay and underside of vehicle

offside rear tyre worn uneven at inner treaded area

surface corrosion in rear suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 87,211 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 87,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,012 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,229 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limit and badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 72,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 64,336 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,900 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,561 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 LVB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

FV10 LVB is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 6 May 2010.

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