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L27 TSM

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,150 mi
Last recorded150,150 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 TSM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 150,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 140,164 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 128,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 128,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 122,220 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 102,826 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 102,826 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Over Gearbox (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,428 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 87,428 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 tyre worn tight on inner edge will require attention soon

Offside Front tyre worn tight on inner edge will require attention soon

Pass 9 Feb 2019 78,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,582 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 41,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 33,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 25,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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L27 TSM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L27 TSM, 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 L27 TSM registered?

L27 TSM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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