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AO10 LNT

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,996 mi
Last recorded144,996 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 LNT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 144,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,307 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 122,366 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 122,366 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 122,334 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,540 miles

Engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,540 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,006 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,006 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,619 miles

front and rear pads low, tyres worn low tread,

Fail 28 Feb 2018 72,615 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front and rear pads low, tyres worn low tread,

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 51,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,253 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 34,878 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 27,070 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 27,070 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r preventing full inspection of an adult seat belt

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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AO10 LNT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 AO10 LNT, 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 AO10 LNT registered?

AO10 LNT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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