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LM10 PVA

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,111 mi
Last recorded104,111 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 PVA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 104,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 94,006 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe, inner sills, subframe rear, suspension component's corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Jul 2024 86,643 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 79,426 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 73,311 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 73,311 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 68,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 65,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 65,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 59,617 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,434 miles

both front anti roll bar link rod ball joint boots starting to split

engine and under covers fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 54,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar link rod ball joint boots starting to split

engine and under covers fitted

fuel cap seal cracking

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2018 54,417 miles

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2017 52,044 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,602 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,146 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 28,631 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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LM10 PVA is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol 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 PVA, 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 PVA registered?

LM10 PVA is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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The MOT history for LM10 PVA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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