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LB59 XWF

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,086 mi
Last recorded158,086 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 XWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 158,086 miles

Front ignition barrel worn difficult to release steering lock

Fail 25 Sep 2025 158,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front ignition barrel worn difficult to release steering lock

Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,231 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 147,911 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 147,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,700 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 140,699 miles

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,387 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 126,196 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2018 119,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,342 miles

Front pads have worn low

Ns outer cv boot is cracking and perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2015 91,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 91,066 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,875 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 75,874 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,926 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre close to legall limit

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 XWF is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWF, 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 XWF is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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