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FV10 MMU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,764 mi
Last recorded161,764 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 161,764 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 158,551 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 158,551 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 149,779 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 146,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 141,520 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 136,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 132,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 125,246 miles

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,658 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,981 miles

Rear tyres slight flat spots on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 109,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum (3.5.1g)

rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 11 Feb 2015 90,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

screen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,371 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

windscreen marked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,048 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 MMU 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 MMU, 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 MMU registered?

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

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