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AJ10 LCW

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 LCW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,514 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,881 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 110,178 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,888 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 105,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,704 miles

offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers are aged and becoming perished.

petrol cap seal becoming aged.

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers are aged and becoming perished.

petrol cap seal becoming aged.

Pass 5 Jan 2021 84,358 miles

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

damage to outer sidewalls of offside rear and nearside rear tyres

dust cover deteriorated at lower ball joint of offside front anti roll bar linkage

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

offside front brake pad on wear limit, advise attention

Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dust cover deteriorated at lower ball-joint of offside front anti-roll bar linkage

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

leak at windscreen wash reservoir

offside windscreen washer jet weak in operation

Fail 3 Jan 2020 79,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

dust cover deteriorated at lower ball-joint of offside front anti-roll bar linkage

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,607 miles

covers fitted under vehicle restricting inspection of some components

engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,374 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,260 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 48,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,653 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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AJ10 LCW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black 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 AJ10 LCW, 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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AJ10 LCW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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