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K28 LYC

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,807 mi
Last recorded140,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 140,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 134,867 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 134,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 129,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 125,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 125,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 110,378 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 102,724 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,893 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 82,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,268 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 70,891 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 64,336 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 57,312 miles

no high peak flow detected

Pass 29 Dec 2012 44,791 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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K28 LYC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K28 LYC, 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 K28 LYC registered?

K28 LYC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 8 March 2010.

Is K28 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K28 LYC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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