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FV10 MHA

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,903 mi
Last recorded160,903 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 160,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 149,659 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 140,194 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 140,194 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,124 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,423 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 112,858 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,271 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 86,687 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,793 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre is perished on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,610 miles

All brake discs show signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2014 74,265 miles

cut in nearside fron t tyrewall

Fail 13 Dec 2014 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

cut in nearside fron t tyrewall

Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 17 Dec 2012 42,677 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 MHA 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 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 MHA, 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

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What year was FV10 MHA registered?

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

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