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DY10 LFA

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,640 mi
Last recorded89,640 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 LFA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 89,640 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 35,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,238 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 68,928 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 68,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 May 2015 68,237 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine appears to be running lumpy

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,406 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 52,281 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre close to limit,very low on edges and has slight bulge in outside sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,919 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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DY10 LFA is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY10 LFA, 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 DY10 LFA registered?

DY10 LFA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is DY10 LFA safe to buy?

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