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FV10 VGL

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,073 mi
Last recorded98,073 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VGL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,073 miles

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 26 Feb 2024 97,702 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/F SLIGHTLY SLOW IN ACTION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,692 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLOW IN ACTION (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,508 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,366 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre inner sidewall damage

Pass 3 Mar 2016 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2014 56,674 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 43,486 miles

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

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 VGL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

FV10 VGL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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