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KV10 LYA

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV10 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,408 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 79,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,501 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,678 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 66,423 miles

plastic under trays fitted,all disks front and rear pitted and scored,rear sub frame freshly coated in under seal

Fail 27 Apr 2021 66,423 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 65,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 57,542 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,800 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 48,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 - 1.7mm worn on inner edge, 225/45R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9 - 2.7mm stepped on inner edge 0.9 at lowest, 225/45R17 94W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,666 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,299 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,529 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 39,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 25,762 miles

Nearside Front 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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KV10 LYA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol 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 KV10 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

KV10 LYA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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