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L3 XSW

2010 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,476 mi
Last recorded207,476 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A494,005 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 207,476 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 198,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 197,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 187,579 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 187,579 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 176,319 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 176,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 166,312 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 155,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 144,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,265 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,666 miles

front wipers starting to smear

low flow emissions, no reading detected

Fail 5 Jun 2013 92,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

low flow emissions, no reading detected

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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L3 XSW is a 2010 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L3 XSW, 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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What year was L3 XSW registered?

L3 XSW is a 2010 Audi A4, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is L3 XSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 XSW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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