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L21 LPN

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,698 mi
Last recorded146,698 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 LPN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 146,698 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 146,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn been very hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2025 142,709 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 142,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect showing high as well (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake poor (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,394 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 124,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 119,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,410 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 102,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,035 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 39,363 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 26,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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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L21 LPN is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L21 LPN, 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 L21 LPN registered?

L21 LPN is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 20 May 2010.

Is L21 LPN safe to buy?

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