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AV60 LZA

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,017 mi
Last recorded139,017 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 LZA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 139,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 139,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 120,178 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 111,827 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 92,891 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Fail 6 Sep 2019 92,890 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside & nearside rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner shoulders. (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder. ()

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 84,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder/deteriorated 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder/deteriorated 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder/deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,896 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring views

Fail 21 Sep 2016 70,874 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring views

Pass 21 Sep 2015 62,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 54,720 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 47,032 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV60 LZA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV60 LZA, 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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AV60 LZA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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