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FV10 ZZP

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,788 mi
Last recorded136,788 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 ZZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 136,788 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 133,716 miles

Engine harsh & vibrating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine harsh & vibrating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 125,199 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 117,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 111,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 110,192 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,117 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION CORRODED.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED REAR PADS +DISCS ? , VERY SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WATER PUMP OR IDLER WHINE FROM ENGINE ,SUGGEST CHECKED OUT .

Fail 9 Oct 2019 98,117 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT STRUTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION CORRODED.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED REAR PADS +DISCS ? , VERY SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

WATER PUMP OR IDLER WHINE FROM ENGINE ,SUGGEST CHECKED OUT .

Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx.' 1.6 to 2mm and also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx.' 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded--(surface corrosion) advise treating soon

Fail 11 Oct 2018 83,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx.' 1.6 to 2mm and also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth approx.' 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub-frame and suspension corroded--(surface corrosion) advise treating soon

Pass 13 Oct 2017 73,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers door mirror damaged--repaired with tape

offside front brake pad(s) getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,629 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS LOW-BUT REMOVAL OF WHEELS REQUIRED FOR CLOSER INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS LOW-BUT WHEEL REMOVAL REQUIRED FOR CLOSER INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 54,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS LOW-BUT REMOVAL OF WHEELS REQUIRED FOR CLOSER INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS LOW-BUT WHEEL REMOVAL REQUIRED FOR CLOSER INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 44,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 33,044 miles

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 ZZP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

FV10 ZZP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2010.

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