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LM03 MGO

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 MGO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 97,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,684 miles

Offside Front Headlight slightly damaged

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 93,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight slightly damaged

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 90,064 miles

Under the vehicle fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 90,015 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under the vehicle fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 86,826 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2022 86,804 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,466 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,217 miles

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

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,624 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 53,138 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,221 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight wear to front brake pads and discs.

Slight wear to rear brake pads.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,592 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to O/S front tyre outer wall.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight wear to front brake pads and discs.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 37,068 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,232 miles

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

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

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

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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LM03 MGO is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LM03 MGO, 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 LM03 MGO registered?

LM03 MGO is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 October 2010.

Is LM03 MGO safe to buy?

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