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LS10 TXD

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,720 mi
Last recorded132,720 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 TXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 132,720 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front drive shaft slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 132,719 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front drive shaft slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,655 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 127,655 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 119,612 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2023 111,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,055 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 85,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, 225 45 17, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 75,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,814 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,113 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 41,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 33,226 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 22,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,335 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 15,487 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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LS10 TXD is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS10 TXD, 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 LS10 TXD registered?

LS10 TXD is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 16 April 2010.

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