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KV10 LXK

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,373 mi
Last recorded135,373 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 LXK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 135,373 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 129,694 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2025 129,691 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 125,135 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 125,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,468 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 118,468 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,299 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. engine side cut and welded (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified pipe missing from egr valve hole in manifold welded up (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 110,763 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

e g r valve pipe removed

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2022 110,756 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

e g r valve pipe removed

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 104,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 103,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,561 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 99,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,137 miles

rear tyre treads lifting in places

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,452 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 85,401 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,638 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,553 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' but is situated behinde tax disk

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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KV10 LXK is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KV10 LXK, 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 KV10 LXK registered?

KV10 LXK is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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