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K17 JLU

2010 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,822 mi
Last recorded150,822 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 150,822 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 138,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 136,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 131,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover degraded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber has slight leak of fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on OSF brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover degraded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 131,158 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover degraded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Shock absorber has slight leak of fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on OSF brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint dust cover degraded (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 129,210 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,596 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,154 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 118,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 97,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 75,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 62,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 52,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,275 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K17 JLU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue 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 K17 JLU, 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 K17 JLU registered?

K17 JLU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2010.

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