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FY10 FVT

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,557 mi
Last recorded112,557 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FVT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 112,557 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on

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 5 Mar 2025 109,954 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pad warning light illuminated, pads all appear good

general underside corrosion including rear subframe and suspension components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,936 miles

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

brake pad warning light on, pads all appear good

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 107,936 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pad warning light on, pads all appear good

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 102,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 91 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 99,002 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,931 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 92,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,920 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 77,049 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 69,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,683 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,810 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 FVT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

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

Is FY10 FVT safe to buy?

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