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HG10 LZJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,283 mi
Last recorded144,283 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG10 LZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 144,283 miles

Under trays covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2025 138,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 134,569 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,348 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,884 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,329 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 106,498 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 106,498 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% NSR low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 82,713 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

washer fluid low.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,864 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,569 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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HG10 LZJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG10 LZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG10 LZJ registered?

HG10 LZJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 13 May 2010.

Is HG10 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG10 LZJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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