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L338 ELL

2010 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,493 mi
Last recorded126,493 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 ELL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 126,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,777 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,234 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 104,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 84,401 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 76,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 70,046 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 59,405 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 59,402 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides- inner side walls have tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 53,593 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,641 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 44,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,814 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 30,629 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 25,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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L338 ELL is a 2010 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 94,005 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L338 ELL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 16 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L338 ELL is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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