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LC10 XUS

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,586 mi
Last recorded189,586 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 XUS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 189,586 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 189,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 168,344 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 162,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2024 162,422 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 152,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 144,279 miles

N/S/R brake pads getting low

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 144,272 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R brake pads getting low

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 134,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 134,611 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 124,528 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2019 114,401 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 114,401 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 100,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2016 74,467 miles

light scratching on windscreen

various plastic covers obscuring testable items

Fail 26 Sep 2016 74,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light scratching on windscreen

various plastic covers obscuring testable items

Pass 22 May 2015 63,023 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 30 May 2014 52,128 miles

Collision damage nearside outer sill

Legal minimum tread depth 1.6mm

Nearside front tyre tread depth 2.1mm

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.6mm

Fail 29 May 2014 52,100 miles

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

2.0 litres oil added to engine unit as no oil visible on dipstick

Collision damage nearside outer sill

Legal minimum tread depth 1.6mm

Nearside front tyre tread depth 2.1mm

Nearside rear tyre tread depth 2.2mm

Offside front tyre tread depth 2.6mm

Pass 29 May 2013 40,103 miles

Collision damage nearside outer sill

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

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 XUS is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUS, 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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LC10 XUS is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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