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L31 DUG

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 DUG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 86,442 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 86,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 86,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 85,942 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 85,940 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 80,711 miles

nsf tyre low tread

Pass 17 Dec 2021 75,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,732 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,711 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2018 63,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,253 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,656 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 43,868 miles

both rear tyres 3mm and sidewalls kerbscrubbed/ perished

service required spanner on dash

Fail 4 Dec 2014 43,868 miles

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres 3mm and sidewalls kerbscrubbed/ perished

service required spanner on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,579 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,889 miles

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

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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L31 DUG is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,595cc 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 L31 DUG, 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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L31 DUG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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