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LC10 VZM

2010 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,802 mi
Last recorded123,802 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 VZM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 123,802 miles

Front Bonnet damper operation faulty

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4mm) also starting to perish 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 115,964 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4mm) also starting to perish 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 109,029 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 104,072 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 90,178 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 68,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 68,718 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 May 2017 63,668 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,901 miles

Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 47,997 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 47,997 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 38,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 19,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VZM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZM, 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 VZM registered?

LC10 VZM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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