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LB59 KTJ

2010 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,813 mi
Last recorded161,813 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 KTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 161,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp broken and system slightly loose

Pass 18 Nov 2024 145,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint, exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 145,254 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint, exhaust clamp corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 129,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 107,922 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 103,318 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 103,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly out of shape

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 100,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 92,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 92,954 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,081 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,079 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit of 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 47,083 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,206 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,745 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,610 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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LB59 KTJ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB59 KTJ, 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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LB59 KTJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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