CarVerify

Free Car Check

L7 XHJ

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,864 mi
Last recorded102,864 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 XHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 102,864 miles

the vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,906 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,895 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear lower suspension arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre worn worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre is cracking , will get worse quite soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 92,718 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened offside rear lower suspension arm heavily corroded and weak around spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear lower suspension arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre worn worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre is cracking , will get worse quite soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,799 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,243 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,243 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,200 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 80,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 74,759 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 16 May 2018 68,954 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 62,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 51,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,089 miles

Damage to sidewall of nearside rear tyre, but no cords exposed

Emissions too clean to measure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Audi A3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L7 XHJ 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 L7 XHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L7 XHJ?

You can check the full history of L7 XHJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L7 XHJ registered?

L7 XHJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is L7 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 XHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L7 XHJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L7 XHJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.