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FY10 LBV

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,484 mi
Last recorded101,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 LBV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,484 miles

Glowplug lamp flashing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,484 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Glowplug lamp flashing

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively NSR and OSR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 100,555 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,048 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

ECU light on

Lower engine bay cover has rear bolts/screws missing, but still secure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth! (4.1.E.1)

OS headlamp outer plastic cover broken, but not affecting beam image

Fail 28 Oct 2015 90,048 miles

Child seat fitted to rear

ECU light on

Lower engine bay cover has rear bolts/screws missing, but still secure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread depth! (4.1.E.1)

OS headlamp outer plastic cover broken, but not affecting beam image

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2014 75,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 56,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,177 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 LBV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

FY10 LBV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 2 March 2010.

Is FY10 LBV safe to buy?

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