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FY10 FVZ

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 FVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 124,148 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 116,489 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 116,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 110,106 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 110,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,641 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 104,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 96,646 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,170 miles

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

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

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

The engine & under body has covers fitted. The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read. The coolant level is low. The engine service light is on.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,300 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbones rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The engine & under body has covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,739 miles

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,808 miles

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

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

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,808 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The exhaust emissions are too low for the smoke analyser to read

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,993 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,266 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 63,266 miles

Front discs slightly lipped

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,226 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 40,272 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

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 FVZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY10 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

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

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