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LS10 TYG

2010 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,450 mi
Last recorded168,450 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 TYG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 168,450 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and off side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear aluminium bushes nearside and off side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front wing mirror strip in operative.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and off side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

o/s/f mcpherson strut top mount has play

Pass 9 Jun 2022 138,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 138,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 138,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 138,367 miles

Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 135,282 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 129,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 129,139 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 120,852 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 111,945 miles

Central Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres age cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 101,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres age cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,866 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 TYG is a 2010 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

LS10 TYG is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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