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L16 NSV

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,259 mi
Last recorded157,259 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 NSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 157,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn considerably lower than other side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x arms in corroded state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x arms in corroded state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 157,151 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush detaching from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush detaching from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn considerably lower than other side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding after release of handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x arms in corroded state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x arms in corroded state (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 150,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged along lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged along lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 149,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged along lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged along lower edge (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 142,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,270 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 125,709 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 116,031 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,230 miles

emissions too low to obtain reading

under trays

Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,250 miles

under trays

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,680 miles

under trays

Pass 15 May 2017 89,397 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 75,944 miles

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 65,378 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 65,312 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 49,769 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,298 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,297 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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L16 NSV is a 2010 Audi A3 in White 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 L16 NSV, 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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L16 NSV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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