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LV10 AUJ

2010 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Audi A380,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 130,823 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 128,353 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 128,353 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,136 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 116,385 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 116,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,338 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,338 miles

Nearside 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,433 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 105,433 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 100,661 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity joint gator split but still prevents the ingree of dirt

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity joint gator split but still prevents the ingree of dirt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 69,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,226 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,953 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 AUJ 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 AUJ, 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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LV10 AUJ is a 2010 Audi A3, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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