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FY10 PWV

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,189 mi
Last recorded149,189 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 PWV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 149,189 miles

Both rear springs not sat in end stop, unable to determine if end section of springs has broken off; benefit of the doubt given.

Nearside Rear Wheel slight restriction when spun

Rear subframe has surface rust not effecting the strength of component

Fail 17 Apr 2026 149,189 miles

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

Both rear springs not sat in end stop, unable to determine if end section of springs has broken off; benefit of the doubt given.

Nearside Rear Wheel slight restriction when spun

Rear subframe has surface rust not effecting the strength of component

Pass 25 Apr 2025 138,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn smooth cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various underside brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2024 126,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 126,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 122,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brakes discs corroded on inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arm ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension springs incorrectly seated but unlikely to fail

Pass 18 May 2022 118,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs pitted exaggerating wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have slightly reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 118,768 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs pitted exaggerating wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps have slightly reduced output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 113,270 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 21 May 2021 113,197 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal has little affect on brakes suspect air in system DANGEROUS (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2020 110,470 miles

all tyre treads low and nail in o/s/r tyre

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,015 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 94,739 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,431 miles

exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/r brakes beginning to bind

rear tyres out of shape and tread low

Fail 10 Apr 2017 86,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/r brakes beginning to bind

rear tyres out of shape and tread low

Pass 19 Feb 2016 76,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,257 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 54,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 43,106 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 PWV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

FY10 PWV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 11 March 2010.

Is FY10 PWV safe to buy?

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