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JL03 COX

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL03 COX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 116,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 107,183 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 107,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 98,970 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,220 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 93,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled resevoir (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,614 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,051 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 85,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,875 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic buckle damaged (5.2.4a)

Central Rear washer jet in-op

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lenses cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Rear lamp units tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 80,875 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic buckle damaged (5.2.4a)

Central Rear washer jet in-op

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc's worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lenses cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Rear lamp units tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc's worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 46,046 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 46,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,939 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 32,523 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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JL03 COX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JL03 COX, 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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JL03 COX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

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