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LO10 YDL

2010 Audi A3

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,345 mi
Last recorded152,345 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 YDL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 150,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 146,737 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 143,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 140,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 135,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 135,587 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust jointing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone support rubber bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost wishbone support rubber bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working part of door mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing incorrect < front & rear plates> (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 128,292 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 128,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 121,594 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 121,594 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

LOW PARK BRAKE EFFORT; nearside.

SLIGHT BRAKE IMBALANCE; across front axle.

Pass 25 May 2017 114,565 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 112,980 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 112,967 miles

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

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Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,242 miles

engine oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,975 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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LO10 YDL is a 2010 Audi A3 in White with a 1,968cc 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 LO10 YDL, 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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LO10 YDL is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 April 2010.

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