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LO59 XRM

2010 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,674 mi
Last recorded172,674 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 XRM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 172,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 172,674 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 164,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight slightly insecure

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sun visor clips broken both fronts

Fail 10 Jul 2023 164,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Letter deteriated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sun visor clips broken both fronts

Pass 18 Jul 2022 148,256 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 135,824 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. In Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. In Aluminium block. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Low on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Mirror unit damaged. Loose but not insecure.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 120,042 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,709 miles

Both sides rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,309 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 104,910 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 20 Apr 2016 104,910 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,637 miles

both rear tyres getting low

emissions not detected(to clean)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 88,509 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light cluster slightly broken

unable to obtain emission reading,too clean

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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LO59 XRM is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LO59 XRM, 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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LO59 XRM is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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