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L500 PHX

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PHX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 103,168 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 103,168 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 100,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 92,463 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,463 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 86,416 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,918 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 59,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake warning light on

engine covers and under trays fitted all components not seen

front and rear offside and nearside brake discs pitted but not seriously weakened

rear seat belts not tested seat folded down amd screen in back

Pass 10 Nov 2015 44,557 miles

both front discs pitted on inner surface

Fail 10 Nov 2015 44,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near to limit and bald on inner near to cords (4.1.E.1)

both front discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,590 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to go bald on inner edges

smoke test passed emissions to low too register

Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,599 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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L500 PHX is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red 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 L500 PHX, 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 L500 PHX registered?

L500 PHX is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is L500 PHX safe to buy?

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