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LM10 NHZ

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 NHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 138,537 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 138,535 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,560 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear - inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 129,560 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osf/nsf (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsr/osr (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front & rear - inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 125,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 111,157 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 111,155 miles

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

Fuel cap seal slightly perished

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 100,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 93,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,083 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 90,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 87,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 78,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 65,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 49,664 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,111 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cut

Fail 18 Jul 2013 28,111 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight cut

o/s/r tyre has x3 nails

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 NHZ is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

LM10 NHZ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2010.

Is LM10 NHZ safe to buy?

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