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FV10 LVN

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,829 mi
Last recorded213,829 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 213,829 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 213,780 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 195,587 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 182,735 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 180,645 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 178,038 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 178,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 172,057 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly damage / stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under neath vehicle surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on limit / cracking / perishing between treads ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to limit / cracking / perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2020 168,129 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 168,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 156,034 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 148,279 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 135,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 115,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 98,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 57,532 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 LVN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

FV10 LVN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2010.

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