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FV10 MTJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

195,633 mi
Last recorded195,633 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 MTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 195,633 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 195,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and out sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

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

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

not working in Reverse

Pass 3 Jun 2025 184,187 miles

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened bush bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 184,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General corrosion noticed and advised along with suspension components including front and rear subframe

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened bush bearing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 175,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall "nick" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

various slight "knocks/squeaks" noted at front ( unable to fully check due to extensive covers fitted )

Fail 17 May 2024 175,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

"hand brake feel heavy"

"tight action" at nearside and offside rear brakes

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall "nick" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

rear exhaust heat shield loose - noisy/rattle

slight noise noted at nearside rear brake during roller brake test

various slight "knocks/squeaks" noted at front ( unable to fully check due to extensive covers fitted )

Pass 5 Jun 2023 156,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 30 May 2023 156,294 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2022 137,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 137,557 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases disconnected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 120,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 120,721 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 113,144 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 113,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 96,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,717 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is heavy cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread is heavy cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2018 81,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs have uneven wear on inner braking face

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre tread is heavy cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread is heavy cracked

Rear brake discs have uneven wear on inner braking face

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,469 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 46,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

emissions too clean to test

Fail 22 Apr 2014 26,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 21,915 miles

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)

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 MTJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

FV10 MTJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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