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LM59 XJU

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,751 mi
Last recorded110,751 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 110,751 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 110,751 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 102,599 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 102,599 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 92,568 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 92,568 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bushes N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 80,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,882 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,884 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 49,560 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,282 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 44,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,203 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2013 24,396 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 24,396 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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LM59 XJU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel 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 LM59 XJU, 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 LM59 XJU registered?

LM59 XJU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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