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LV10 APU

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,554 mi
Last recorded157,554 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 APU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 157,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,661 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,396 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 85,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant tank low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in sidewall and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 81,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 81,081 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both O/S and N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Close to inner edge ()

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 74,898 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,733 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 66,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,241 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 58,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,010 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,783 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,783 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,716 miles

Both rear tyre cracking with age

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 33,367 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,185 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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LV10 APU is a 2010 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LV10 APU, 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 LV10 APU registered?

LV10 APU is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is LV10 APU safe to buy?

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