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LT10 GZC

2010 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT10 GZC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 143,962 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near exhaust mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 143,961 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt buckle stuck behind body trim panel (7.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping from inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, slight splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 136,003 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,080 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 129,080 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen front (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,690 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 116,561 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 103,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 92,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 92,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,997 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2018 76,997 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 54,679 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,230 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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LT10 GZC is a 2010 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LT10 GZC, 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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LT10 GZC is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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