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L33 MEX

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

202,070 mi
Last recorded202,070 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 MEX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 202,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 202,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 198,969 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 196,010 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 194,033 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 191,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 186,060 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 174,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 166,163 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 159,937 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 159,937 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 147,120 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 147,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 134,750 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratching on front screen

Pass 24 Nov 2014 120,938 miles

emissions to low to read oil temp85

Fail 29 Oct 2014 119,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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L33 MEX is a 2010 Audi A3 in White 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 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 L33 MEX, 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 L33 MEX registered?

L33 MEX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 September 2010.

Is L33 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 MEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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