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L88 CER

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,819 mi
Last recorded108,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 CER
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 108,819 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamp heavily corroded (middle)

Rear suspension slightly corroded (arms and subframes)

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,896 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 96,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,445 miles

uneven front tyre wear

Fail 28 Jan 2022 90,445 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,923 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 85,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,090 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 83,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 73,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 66,277 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,979 miles

Nearside Rear outer brake pad 3mm linning left

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,971 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,971 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,817 miles

emmisions not tested to lean low rev range

Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,388 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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L88 CER is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L88 CER, 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

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What year was L88 CER registered?

L88 CER is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is L88 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 CER shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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