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BT10 LZP

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,472 mi
Last recorded109,472 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT10 LZP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 109,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 109,170 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Front Wishbone corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded n/s/r. And off side rear.

Fail 12 Aug 2025 109,170 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Front Wishbone corroded

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

Rear suspension corroded n/s/r. And off side rear.

Pass 21 Aug 2024 105,493 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroded

Engine bay covered

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No smoke diesel test passed

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2023 102,704 miles

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 102,704 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,578 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,948 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2021 91,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,908 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit 2mm aprox (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,597 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,589 miles

Offside Front tyre wall damaged but no cord exposed

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,194 miles

advise n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but not to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,468 miles

offside rear tyre stepped tread

Pass 11 Jul 2013 24,010 miles

small stone chips on screen

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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BT10 LZP is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT10 LZP, 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 BT10 LZP registered?

BT10 LZP is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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