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LC10 TXA

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 TXA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 126,210 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,804 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 101,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,757 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 72,376 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 72,376 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 58,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,290 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 45,318 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 45,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 42,484 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 42,484 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2017 39,233 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder slightly distorted

Fail 28 May 2017 39,233 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

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

Offside Rear Tyre inner shoulder slightly distorted

Pass 23 May 2016 34,684 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,078 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 24,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions too clean too test

Pass 11 May 2013 20,230 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LC10 TXA 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 LC10 TXA, 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 LC10 TXA registered?

LC10 TXA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2010.

Is LC10 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC10 TXA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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