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FV10 MHJ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,296 mi
Last recorded152,296 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 152,296 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly perishing/deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle/suspension arm pans corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 152,296 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly perishing/deteriorated

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle/suspension arm pans corroded

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 141,396 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 140,537 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 136,258 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 136,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 130,432 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,117 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 120,098 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 207,393 miles

Both front headlight lenses slightly deteriarated

Nearside front tyre getting low

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 160,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/rear light unit broken

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 21 May 2013 111,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2013 111,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MHJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

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

Is FV10 MHJ safe to buy?

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