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FV10 VGA

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,487 mi
Last recorded143,487 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VGA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 143,487 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2020 143,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under body corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 132,083 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed at first joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 132,083 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset during test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed at first joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour changed during test (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,889 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 112,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 67,202 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 67,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,496 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 VGA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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