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FV10 VFU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,904 mi
Last recorded71,904 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 71,904 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,655 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))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 66,655 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 2 Nov 2022 61,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 55,154 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,817 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 44,582 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,126 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2017 38,872 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,340 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

child seat fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 32,340 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front brake discs corroding on inner face

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,216 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2014 20,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 14,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Isofix child seat fitted N/S/R

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 VFU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

FV10 VFU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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