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L3 SFY

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SFY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 105,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 105,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 93,120 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,650 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,354 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,996 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion at rear subframe

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,920 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes,signs of bind strongly suggest having this serviced asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 76,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

diesel smoke reading not detectable

Pass 2 Jun 2018 63,539 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,852 miles

cut to inner wall on nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2016 52,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,114 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 37,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,720 miles

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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L3 SFY is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L3 SFY, 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 L3 SFY registered?

L3 SFY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is L3 SFY safe to buy?

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