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MM10 FVV

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,856 mi
Last recorded152,856 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM10 FVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 152,856 miles

Brake wear indicator illuminated but all brakes ok

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/a and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 152,856 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible lights flicker and show no image on test equipment (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake wear indicator illuminated but all brakes ok

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/a and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 143,880 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 135,919 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 108,651 miles

DPF issue information on dashboard

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

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,647 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

DPF issue information on dashboard

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 86,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 May 2018 83,585 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 83,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2017 74,221 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 61,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,344 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 43,583 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MM10 FVV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MM10 FVV, 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 MM10 FVV registered?

MM10 FVV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is MM10 FVV safe to buy?

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