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LP10 FAU

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,875 mi
Last recorded164,875 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP10 FAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 164,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 157,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 149,908 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Nov 2021 143,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,508 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes badly split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 135,496 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes badly split/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,406 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))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,168 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT @ REAR (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 94,571 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,874 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,874 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 75,807 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 75,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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LP10 FAU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LP10 FAU, 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 LP10 FAU registered?

LP10 FAU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 10 August 2010.

Is LP10 FAU safe to buy?

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