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LM60 DZV

2010 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,426 mi
Last recorded157,426 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 DZV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 157,426 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 157,426 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 150,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 145,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 142,454 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 129,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 129,250 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 117,125 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 117,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 92,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 20 Feb 2018 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2016 73,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear lead incomplete.

Slight wear of front wishbone rear bushes. Not excessive.

Slight wear of front wishbone rear bushes. Not excessive.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,675 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,761 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 50,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 38,943 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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LM60 DZV is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM60 DZV, 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 LM60 DZV registered?

LM60 DZV is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 December 2010.

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