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MV10 VBU

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 VBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,035 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 135,196 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 128,924 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 122,199 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,299 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 79,955 miles

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

Front slight scratch in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 79,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken tip (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front slight scratch in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIP (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2017 74,816 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' CHIP (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,963 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in inner edge & sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail in inner edge & sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 57,549 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,811 miles

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

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)

Rear tyres sawtooth wear on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,098 miles

rear centre seat belt buckle is inop req's attention / replacement asap

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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MV10 VBU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MV10 VBU, 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 MV10 VBU registered?

MV10 VBU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is MV10 VBU safe to buy?

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