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FV60 EXT

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,656 mi
Last recorded144,656 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV60 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 144,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 132,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 123,479 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 123,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower balljoint gaitor is starting to crack and perish. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSF washer jet aim is low on the screen.

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower balljoint gaitor is starting to crack and perish. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,371 miles

NSF/OSF bottom balljoint gaitors are starting to perish.

NSF/OSF lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are wearing at centre pins.

OSF headlamp lens is damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2019 105,349 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp corroded away and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake fluid leaking from hand brake lever seal. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front wipers noisy in operation.

NSF/OSF bottom balljoint gaitors are starting to perish.

NSF/OSF lower wishbone rear mounting bushes are wearing at centre pins.

OSF headlamp lens is damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 94,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 94,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,104 miles

Front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

NSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

NSR tyre is punctured with a screw.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,104 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front tyres are wearing at inner edges.

NSF tyre outer sidewall is cut but not deep enough to reach cords.

NSR tyre is punctured with a screw.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,134 miles

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

OSR tyre full of flatspots.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,700 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,697 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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FV60 EXT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV60 EXT, 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 FV60 EXT registered?

FV60 EXT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 October 2010.

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