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L4 DBM

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,294 mi
Last recorded95,294 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DBM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,294 miles

corrosion to rear suspension arms

Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,294 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))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn burnt and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Feb 2025 91,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 84,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 77,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 72,060 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 68,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,467 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 56,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,731 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,596 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 22,728 miles

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

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

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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L4 DBM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc 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 L4 DBM, 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 L4 DBM registered?

L4 DBM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 March 2010.

Is L4 DBM safe to buy?

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