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L8 HBT

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,727 mi
Last recorded119,727 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 HBT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 119,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 115,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 113,152 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 108,137 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,061 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,015 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,760 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 88,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,047 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 61,599 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 49,653 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,657 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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L8 HBT is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L8 HBT, 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 L8 HBT registered?

L8 HBT is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is L8 HBT safe to buy?

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