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LO57 STR

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,282 mi
Last recorded48,282 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO57 STR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,623 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 47,214 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 46,664 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 46,217 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 46,215 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,232 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,758 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 34,246 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 29,087 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 29,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,549 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 16,072 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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LO57 STR is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LO57 STR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO57 STR?

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What year was LO57 STR registered?

LO57 STR is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2010.

Is LO57 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO57 STR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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