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E5 LJR

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,812 mi
Last recorded99,812 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 LJR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 99,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 94,374 miles

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Pass 18 Dec 2023 89,054 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 81,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,694 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 74,692 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,878 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 67,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,829 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 59,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 55,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (225/45/17) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 48,304 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,736 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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E5 LJR 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 E5 LJR, 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 E5 LJR registered?

E5 LJR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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