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FV10 MJJ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,695 mi
Last recorded175,695 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 175,695 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 175,658 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 165,954 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 163,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 154,011 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 154,011 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 126,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 126,371 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 115,774 miles

Central Lower exhaust clamp corroding

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Fail 4 May 2018 115,774 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Lower exhaust clamp corroding

a number of upper and lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,527 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 83,320 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 74,556 miles

Cuts in tyre tread - no visible cords - Nearside front

Cuts in tyre tread - no visible cords - Offside front

Cuts in tyre tread - no visible cords - Offside rear

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 74,556 miles

Cuts in tyre tread - no visible cords - Nearside front

Cuts in tyre tread - no visible cords - Offside front

Cuts in tyre tread - no visible cords - Offside rear

Nearside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread bald on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 59,475 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 MJJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

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

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