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L5 CNS

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,117 mi
Last recorded172,117 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 CNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 172,117 miles

Nearside Front drl no working

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 162,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 143,985 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split at inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 126,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split on inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 126,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split on inner end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 115,853 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 104,680 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,597 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,069 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,198 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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L5 CNS is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 L5 CNS, 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 L5 CNS registered?

L5 CNS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2010.

Is L5 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 CNS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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