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LIL 2701

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,221 mi
Last recorded125,221 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 2701
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,221 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 108,340 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 108,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 107,875 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across tread pattern/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Across tread pattern/edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 96,094 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 96,001 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2023 89,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,055 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,237 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,872 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 68,328 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 67,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,478 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 61,338 miles

EML on

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

both front discs are lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,968 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,359 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 36,359 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,646 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,757 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,445 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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LIL 2701 is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LIL 2701, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LIL 2701 registered?

LIL 2701 is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is LIL 2701 safe to buy?

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