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FY10 FVB

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,991 mi
Last recorded141,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 141,991 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 135,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,791 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 98,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 98,509 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 87,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,215 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,468 miles

Front Lower engine undertray and top cover fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jan 2016 64,468 miles

Front Lower engine undertray and top cover fitted at time of test

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 58,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,860 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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FY10 FVB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY10 FVB, 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 FY10 FVB registered?

FY10 FVB is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is FY10 FVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 FVB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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