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LA57 HLL

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,477 mi
Last recorded105,477 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA57 HLL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 105,477 miles

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

o.s.f wing damaged- o.s mirror slightly damaged-oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2026 105,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

o.s.f wing damaged- o.s mirror slightly damaged-oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,866 miles

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

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

oil leak-n.s.f outer cv boot split-o.s.f wing damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2024 89,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,294 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,884 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 72,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear vehicle has a child seat,advise

Rear no emissions detected,advise

Fail 14 May 2018 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front EML light on,advise

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear vehicle has a child seat,advise

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view advise (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil advise (2.7.3)

Rear no emissions detected,advise

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both front and rear,advise (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 59,510 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,490 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 31,638 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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LA57 HLL is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LA57 HLL, 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 LA57 HLL registered?

LA57 HLL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is LA57 HLL safe to buy?

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