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CA10 LJV

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,135 mi
Last recorded146,135 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 LJV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 146,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension parts starting to corrode

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2022 146,135 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamps corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear suspension parts starting to corrode

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 140,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 134,654 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,756 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,756 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 125,825 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 125,825 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,557 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,192 miles

all 4 tyres low on edges

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,254 miles

front discs lipped and rear discs lipped

unable to see front and rear pads clearly

Fail 11 Jun 2013 70,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,680 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 LJV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA10 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

CA10 LJV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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