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FV59 VBN

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 VBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 97,626 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 96,294 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 95,341 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 95,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,767 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 84,076 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 76,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,392 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smiring

Slight front to rear underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2019 60,471 miles

under trays on

Pass 30 Oct 2018 46,161 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 46,161 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,953 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2017 34,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 17,283 miles

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult belt

fuel filler cap seal beginning to split

Fail 21 Sep 2015 17,283 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted unable to fully inspect adult belt

fuel filler cap seal beginning to split

Pass 22 Jul 2014 10,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 7,372 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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FV59 VBN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FV59 VBN, 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 FV59 VBN registered?

FV59 VBN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2010.

Is FV59 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 VBN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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