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FV10 MLO

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,950 mi
Last recorded126,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 MLO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 126,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking Brake Poor Readings

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 126,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high poor beam also (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Brackets Broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking Brake Poor Readings

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 113,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 113,693 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 95,581 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 95,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 79,302 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 79,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 68,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 58,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 48,276 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 39,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 38,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean no smoke reading at tail-pipe

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,406 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 MLO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MLO, 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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FV10 MLO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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