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FV10 VZK

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,482 mi
Last recorded93,482 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 VZK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,862 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 73,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,628 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 40,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,897 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 28,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 22,617 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 15,991 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 14,839 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 12,189 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 12,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 10,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,880 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls and treads, deep cracking not reaching cords at present

Pass 7 May 2014 7,223 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres have deep side wall cracks, however cracks not reaching cords . recommend early replacement

Pass 2 May 2013 5,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 5,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 VZK is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV10 VZK registered?

FV10 VZK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is FV10 VZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 VZK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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