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CA10 LHU

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,972 mi
Last recorded144,972 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 LHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 144,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,519 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 133,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 133,822 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 124,245 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 124,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 119,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 115,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,384 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 104,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,363 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 94,363 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 82,086 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,982 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside rear outer light unit cracked

Offside front tyre 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 52,378 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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CA10 LHU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CA10 LHU, 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 CA10 LHU registered?

CA10 LHU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2010.

Is CA10 LHU safe to buy?

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