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MV10 YVB

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,006 mi
Last recorded152,006 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 YVB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 152,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front coil spring not fully seated in upper cup/top mount

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front coil spring not fully seated in upper cup/top mount

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 94w xl wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil level above maximum

Pass 18 Feb 2025 146,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, almost exposing cords/ply inside edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, almost exposing cords/ply inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wearing (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 all multi link rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 146,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, almost exposing cords/ply inside edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, almost exposing cords/ply inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all multi link rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 138,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 138,782 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre joining sleeve fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2023 132,897 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight imbalance front brakes

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,176 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 120,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner And Outer Edge, Tread OK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner And Outer Edge, Tread OK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 120,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner And Outer Edge, Tread OK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner And Outer Edge, Tread OK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 105,459 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 105,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,539 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,748 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,768 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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MV10 YVB is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red 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 MV10 YVB, 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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MV10 YVB is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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