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AJ10 LDA

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

209,601 mi
Last recorded209,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 LDA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 209,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 183,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 183,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 183,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 165,843 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 153,684 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 146,875 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Mar 2020 146,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2019 138,095 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 129,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,464 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 107,033 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,033 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 94,118 miles

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

front pads getting low

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2013 81,333 miles

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

good tyre on o/s/r the rest getting low

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 LDA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ10 LDA, 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 LDA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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