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LR10 DME

2010 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,595 mi
Last recorded48,595 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 DME
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,595 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2025 47,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 28 Jan 2025 47,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 45,354 miles

Front Multiple suspension components corroded

Fuel cap sealing device cracked and perished.

Rear Multiple suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 40,670 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 38,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 38,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 37,684 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 37,684 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Failed on all sections of emissions test. (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 34,715 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 34,701 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 33,677 miles

both front tyres worn close to manufactures 2mm wear band

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2017 31,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,361 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 24,897 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 19,822 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,639 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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LR10 DME is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LR10 DME, 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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LR10 DME is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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