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L9 CJY

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,875 mi
Last recorded163,875 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 CJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 163,875 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 163,687 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 157,019 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 157,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 149,492 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 143,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 134,479 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 129,879 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 127,116 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 124,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Tyres stretched on rims.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 112,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 19 Oct 2016 101,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ONE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR ONE (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 88,841 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,020 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,080 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 60,080 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L9 CJY is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L9 CJY, 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 L9 CJY registered?

L9 CJY is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 November 2010.

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