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L30 FLW

2010 Audi A3

Orange Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

92,480 mi
Last recorded92,480 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 FLW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,480 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 92,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,942 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 84,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 139,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 76,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs are worn & corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2024 76,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all brake discs are worn & corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,069 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 20 Jul 2023 71,069 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 5 Jul 2023 135,367 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,364 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI OUTER COVER IS SPLIT

Fail 12 Jul 2022 66,362 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST FLEXI OUTER COVER IS SPLIT

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,554 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,658 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))

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 110,819 miles

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2020 50,373 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 50,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 97,682 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from haldex coupling. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 97,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40Y18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from haldex coupling. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40Y18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,843 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 47,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,221 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 32,669 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,036 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,341 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 26,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 29,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 23,675 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 23,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L30 FLW is a 2010 Audi A3 in Orange with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

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 L30 FLW, 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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L30 FLW is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 27 September 2010.

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