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LM10 FDU

2010 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 FDU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 119,159 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread multiple tears in the tread cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 111,546 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,013 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,459 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Chips in screen

Fail 15 Apr 2021 86,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Chips in screen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,195 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,303 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 67,399 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 60,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emitter no emission print out

Fail 26 Mar 2015 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emitter no emission print out

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

emissions to clean to read

Pass 1 May 2013 29,623 miles

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

emmissions level so low no reading taken

Fail 1 May 2013 29,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

emmissions level so low no reading taken

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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LM10 FDU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM10 FDU, 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 LM10 FDU registered?

LM10 FDU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 4 May 2010.

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